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Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable | 5M Length | Type-A Male to Type-A Female | 5Gbps SuperSpeed | Built-In Signal Booster
Reach a webcam, hard drive or VR headset across the room without dropouts or software to install.
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The Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 5M is available at Mascom International for KSh 5,000, brand new and sealed. It runs five metres from a USB Type-A male plug to a Type-A female socket and carries SuperSpeed data at up to 5Gbps. Signal amplification chips inside the cable rebuild the data as it travels, so it arrives at the far end at full strength, something a plain passive lead struggles with over this distance. The Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable is in stock at our shop on the first floor of Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for IT technicians, meeting-room planners, content creators and teachers across Kenya, the Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable fixes a familiar problem. The webcam sits on top of a large screen, the computer sits under a desk, and the standard lead falls short. A cheap passive extension often brings frozen video, stalled file copies or devices that vanish from the computer mid-call. This cable keeps a PTZ camera, interactive display, external hard drive or USB 3.0 hub working at full speed. It is plug and play, so there is nothing to install before a client presentation starts.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell unbranded extension leads with no stated data rating, Mascom International stocks a named Infobit cable rated at 5Gbps. Infobit says the design supports up to 40 metres of total extension, and it has tested Logitech cameras at 30 metres. Customers across Nairobi tell us the Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable ends the daily fight with ceiling-mounted cameras and projector-side USB hubs. Visit Kimathi Street to try it with your own device, or order on WhatsApp and pay when the Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable reaches your door anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable
How much is the Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 5M in Kenya?
The Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 5M costs KSh 5,000 brand new at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price covers the five-metre active cable and a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Delivery is pay-on-arrival, so you check the cable before paying in cash or by M-Pesa. If you need 10 metres or 10Gbps, the Infobit iFiber Y10 optical cable costs KSh 24,000, which is KSh 19,000 more. Most desk, classroom and meeting-room setups only need the 5-metre copper cable.
Why does a 5-metre USB 3.0 cable need to be active?
A long USB 3.0 run needs an active booster because the data signal weakens as it travels along copper wire. The Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable has amplification chips built in that restore the signal before it reaches your device. Without that help, long passive leads often make webcams freeze, drives disconnect mid-copy, or hubs fall back to slower USB 2.0 speed. The cable draws power from the computer's USB port, and Infobit offers an optional external power lead for ports that supply too little.
Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable or Infobit iFiber Y10: which should I buy?
The Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable suits runs of five metres at 5Gbps, while the Infobit iFiber Y10 covers 10 metres at 10Gbps. The copper cable costs KSh 5,000 and has Type-A at both ends, so it lengthens any existing USB lead. The Infobit iFiber Y10 costs KSh 24,000, sends data through optical fibre and ends in USB-C for newer devices. Pick the copper cable for a webcam, printer or hub across a desk or small room. Choose the fibre cable for fast storage, machine vision or long boardroom runs.
Will the Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable cope with KPLC power cuts and dusty offices?
The Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable has no separate power brick, so a KPLC outage only matters if your computer shuts down. On a laptop running on battery, the cable keeps working as long as the USB port stays powered, and desktops on a UPS behave the same way. Dust is the bigger risk in offices near Industrial Area or busy Nairobi roads. Keep a device plugged into the female socket when possible, and blow out the socket before connecting a drive. Clean contacts help the 5Gbps link stay stable.
Can I use the Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable for a webcam or conference camera?
Yes, Infobit lists the Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable for webcams, PTZ cameras and interactive displays. Infobit has tested Logitech cameras at up to 30 metres, so a single 5-metre cable sits well within range. Mount the camera above a TV, run the cable down the wall and plug it into the meeting-room computer. Boardrooms in Westlands and Upper Hill commonly use this layout for Teams and Zoom calls. Because it is plug and play, the camera appears on the computer as soon as you connect it.
Does the Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable work with USB 2.0 devices and VR headsets?
The Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable is backward compatible with USB 2.0, so older printers, keyboards and flash drives work through it at their own speed. Infobit also names VR headsets such as the HTC Vive Cosmos among supported devices, giving you room to move away from a gaming PC. External hard drives, USB 3.0 hubs and webcams complete the list. If your device uses USB-C, connect a USB-A to USB-C lead at the far end, or ask Mascom International for the right adapter.
Can I join two Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cables together?
Infobit rates the design for up to 40 metres of total extension, which means chaining several active cables end to end. Each Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable adds five metres, and its female socket accepts the next cable's male plug. On long chains, Infobit's optional external power lead helps when the computer's port cannot supply enough power. Two or three cables usually cover a ceiling projector or a camera at the back of a church hall. Message us on WhatsApp before planning a chain over 20 metres.
Who should buy the Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable, and who should skip it?
Buy the Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable if you need to reach a USB-A device a few metres away at USB 3.0 speed. It suits schools, churches, small studios and offices that mount cameras or displays away from the computer. Skip it if your devices are all USB-C or you move large video files that need 10Gbps; the Infobit iFiber Y10 is the better fit there. Skip it too if you only need to connect a monitor, because the Infobit HDMI 2.0 Active Optical Cable carries video instead.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Performance
- Active USB 3.0 extension — built-in amplification chips rebuild the data signal so it reaches the far device at full strength.
- 5Gbps SuperSpeed data rate — a theoretical ceiling of about 625 megabytes per second, enough for external drives and HD webcams.
- 5-metre length — moves a camera, hub or drive across a desk, along a wall or around a small room.
- Up to 40 metres of total extension — Infobit rates the design for chaining several cables when the run is long.
- Logitech cameras tested at 30 metres — a strong sign that video calls stay stable over a single 5-metre cable.
- Bus powered from the source port — no wall adapter needed for most laptops and desktops in normal use.
- Optional external USB power input — Infobit offers a power lead for sources whose USB port supplies too little current.
Compatibility and Device Support
- Type-A male to Type-A female — plugs into a standard USB-A port and accepts any existing USB-A lead or device.
- Backward compatible with USB 2.0 — older printers, keyboards, mice and flash drives keep working at their original speed.
- Plug and play — the computer detects the cable without drivers, so setup takes as long as plugging it in.
- Listed for PTZ cameras and interactive displays — suits meeting rooms, classrooms and hybrid conference setups of any size.
- Works with external hard drives and USB 3.0 hubs — extend storage or a whole cluster of devices from one port.
- Supports VR headsets such as the HTC Vive Cosmos — gives room to move freely away from the gaming PC.
- USB-C devices need a USB-A to USB-C lead at the far end, since both ends of this cable are Type-A.
Build and Construction
- Copper conductors — the standard material for USB cables, flexible enough to route along skirting boards and under desks.
- Amplification electronics built into the cable — no separate repeater box to mount, lose or power on its own.
- Female socket at the device end — sits beside your camera or drive, so swapping peripherals needs no reaching behind the computer.
- Straight extension format — your existing device lead stays in place, so nothing changes on the device side.
- Five-metre reach — long enough for a wall-mounted camera, short enough to coil neatly behind a television.
- Brand new and sealed stock — supplied as Infobit ships it, never loose or reboxed cable.
Inclusions and Support
- One Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable, 5 metres, with a Type-A male plug and Type-A female socket.
- No driver disc or software — the cable starts working the moment both ends are connected.
- External power lead sold separately — Infobit offers it as an option only for low-power USB ports and long chains.
- 6-month warranty from Mascom International covering manufacturing defects under normal use.
- In-store testing with your own webcam, drive or hub before you pay, so you leave knowing it works.
- Room to grow — add more cables later as the setup expands, up to Infobit's 40-metre rating.
Package Contents
The box holds the Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable itself: one five-metre lead with a USB Type-A male plug at one end, a Type-A female socket at the other, and the amplification electronics built in. No driver disc or software is needed. Infobit's optional external USB power cable, used only when a source port supplies too little power, is not part of the package. Ask Mascom International on WhatsApp if your setup needs one, and confirm the colour in stock before ordering.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use, including the connectors and the built-in amplification electronics. Warranty claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk in Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street.
Where to Buy the Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable in Kenya
The Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 5M is on the shelf at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your webcam, drive or hub and test it on the cable before you pay, and check the colour in stock on WhatsApp before you travel.
Reach our team through any of these channels:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver to all 47 counties with pay-on-arrival, so you inspect the cable before paying. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other major towns receive delivery within one business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your purchase is backed by the 6-month warranty above. At Mascom International, you get honest specifications, accurate pricing and a service desk that answers when something needs attention after the sale. That is why schools, churches and offices across Kenya come back to us for their cabling.
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