USB 3.0 Repeater ATEN ku3rep10 10m A male to A female, active extension cable

The USB 3.0 Repeater ATEN ku3rep10 is an active extension cable that extends SuperSpeed USB 3.0 signals up to 10 meters using an A male to A female connection. The cable preserves high data transfer rates over a longer distance than standard passive USB cords, while remaining backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices. It is designed for situations where a direct USB connection needs to be lengthened without sacrificing throughput or signal integrity.

Advantages

The active repeater design amplifies and reshapes USB signals to maintain reliable SuperSpeed performance across the full 10 m length. Compatibility with USB 2.0/1.1 ensures older peripherals remain operational. The A male to A female connectors provide a straightforward plug-and-play extension, requiring no external drivers for most systems. The cable supports typical USB peripherals such as external storage, webcams and hubs while minimizing data errors and connection drops at extended range.

Suitable for

• Extending connection to external hard drives and SSD enclosures placed away from a host PC
• Positioning webcams, microphones or conferencing devices at a distance from a computer
• Adding length between a computer and a powered USB hub
• Temporary or permanent setups where a longer USB 3.0 link is needed without replacing existing devices

Key specifications

• Cable type: active USB 3.0 repeater extension
• Length: 10 meters
• Connector configuration: A male to A female
• Data rate: USB 3.0 SuperSpeed (backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1)
• Power: bus-powered via USB host (no separate power adapter included)

How to use

Connect the A male end to an available USB port on the host computer and attach the peripheral to the A female end of the cable. For best results, connect directly to a host USB port rather than through multiple passive extensions. If using high-power devices, connect them to a powered hub on the far end or to a host port rated for higher current. Most operating systems will detect the connected device automatically; no additional driver installation is normally required.

Usage recommendations

Place the cable away from strong sources of electromagnetic interference (large transformers, unshielded power lines) and avoid tightly coiling the cable to maintain optimal SuperSpeed performance. If you experience reduced throughput with high-demand devices, verify the host port power rating or use a powered hub near the device end.