NOW WORKS WITH VISTA! Product Features: - USB 2.0 specification compliant. - Data transfer rate up to 480Mbps. - True Plug and Play. - No external power require. CE and FCC Approved. USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable by USBGear Unlike passive extension cables, the USBG-36AB 2.0 Certified Active Extension Cable (using GL-850 chip) is an active device that buffers the data going in and out to assure that signal always meets the USB 2.0 Electrical and Timing Specifications. USBG-36AB can be used to extend the cable length of any USB 2.0 device. This USB active cable acts as a transparent USB 2.0 Hub Therefore there is no drivers required! Extends and boosts the signal to any USB device  supports data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps Built-in repeater helps maintain Hi-Speed USB 2.0 signal quality, electrical and timing specifications Overcomes the 5 m (16 ft.) USB distance limitation  ideal for connecting most USB printers Provides a single, nondaisy-chainable extension for maximum distance of 11 m (36 ft.) Plug and Play; Windows and Mac compatible  bus-powered requires no external power supply Lifetime Warranty Color Silver Specifications Power is delivered using 22AWG Wires and Signal Is boosted using HUB ASIC Chip to Full USB 2.0 High-Speed Specification over 28AWG Wires USB 1.1 and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 compatible A male to B male Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Mac compatible Cable length, 11.0 m (36 ft.); 432 g (15.2 oz)