Wireless USB 3.0?

[ddrueding]

I have a need for high/ultramega-speed USB3.0 to a place without conduit. Installing a conduit would cost thousands, but I have the OK as a worst-case. Anyone have a better solution? There will be a switch with several devices hanging off it (optical drive, scanner, key, mouse).

The budget is pretty much open.

 

[Mercutio]

Wireless USB is only certified for operation at "2.0" or Superspeed, and even then only at ranges under 3m. At 10m, speed drops to 100Mbit.

Good luck with that conduit.

 

[time]

You can't use Powerline?

 

[ddrueding]

USB over powerline?

 

[P5-133XL]

I know it is big a kludge, but what about using a KVM with USB that will either directly run wirelessly or through Ethernet and thereby you can make it go wirelessly.

 

[Mercutio]

There is a usb over IP implementation but, again, not at usb 3 speeds.

 

[ddrueding]

Of the USB2.0 implementations out there, does anyone have a favorite?

 

[time]

Linksys USB over PowerLine - this one is only USB 1.1.

devolo USB over PowerLine - this one is USB 2.0 and good enough to stream HD Video, but I can't see any actual numbers.

My original idea was as Mark described: 2x 500Mb/s PowerLine-to-Ethernet adapters coupled with USB-to-Ethernet adapters. A quick look around suggests that the USB-Ethernet conversion is problematic and speeds are often poor.

May we ask why you need USB 3.0? The peripherals you listed don't sound that demanding. And why can't you locate a dedicated Mini-ITX box next to them?

 

[Mercutio]

I have a DLink Wireless USB kit that I was messing with in relation to some point of sale equipment. It was kind of awful. It DOES work for things like printing, but it loses connection all the damned time and data rates are abysmal unless you're standing so close that you might as well plug in in the first place.

 

[ddrueding]

May we ask why you need USB 3.0? The peripherals you listed don't sound that demanding. And why can't you locate a dedicated Mini-ITX box next to them?

Law office. Complex conference room setup. The assistants who do the argument prep are on the conference table and often need to scan in/read stuff from disks. The computers the projectors are connected to are in a closet. The floor is hardwood over concrete. USB2.0 would work I suppose, but it is tougher to sell at high prices than the latest/greatest.

 

[CougTek]

Since it's for lawyers, don't feel bad about overcharging.

 

[ddrueding]

But....they're my friends....

 

[mubs]

But....they're my friends....

Lawyers as friends? Ain't no such thing!

Just kidding. A niece and a nephew are lawyers.

 

[Mercutio]

That sounds like a job for an Intel Next Unit of Computing rig mounted under a table and carefully set up to automate tasks at hand.

 

[CougTek]

That or anything fitting in a MiniBox M350 enclosure, which is slightly larger, but easier to get.

 

[Howell]

USB to cat5 extender with shielded cable?

What properties of the conduit do you actually need?

 

[ddrueding]

I've used USB3.0 active extensions before to 30'+, so any conduit would do. If there was some hardcore fiber adapter that would be perfect. Right now there is no conduit to the table at all; just cables along the floor. This isn't OK at a law office apparently.

 

[time]

Drop it from the ceiling in some sort of feature to suit the room, eg. chrome pole, hollowed out turned timber, etc. Or you could paint it white and call it an iPole.

 

[ddrueding]

Now considering wireless HDMI to the projectors and having the computers under the desk.

 

[Mercutio]

Or you could paint it white and call it an iPole.

There was laughter and it was of the out loud variety. Bravo!