Connect the U024-005-DSK1 1-Port USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Desktop Extension Cable (M/F) to your computer's existing USB-A port to extend it up to five feet away. This flexibility allows you to place the cable's desktop hub with female USB 2.0 connector within easy access next to your keyboard, on a nearby shelf, behind a monitor or anywhere else you find convenient. It's especially recommended for moving a rear USB port somewhere easier to access. A black padded base provides stability. The U024-005-DSK1 supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps for both low- and high-speed devices, including multimedia applications. Premium foil and braid shielding delivers reliable, error-free signal quality and protection from EMI/RFI line noise. Molded nickel-plated connectors with gold-plated contacts ensure excellent conductivity. Integral strain relief ensures the cable and connectors last a long time.