Atom Feed - DeskShare Support Forums - Topic:Can I use USB cameras to have surveillance over my entire house? - 20DeskShare Support Forums - Atom Feedurn:https:--www-deskshare-com:AtomFeed:DeskShareSupportForums:Topic:CanIuseUSBcamerastohavesurveillanceovermyentirehouse?-20:1Copyright 2024 DeskShare Support Forums2024-03-29T06:44:41Zhttps://www.deskshare.com/forums/Images/YAFLogo.pngForum Adminhttps://www.deskshare.comSupport@Deskshare.comDeskShare - Supporthttps://www.deskshare.com/forums/ds_profile729_DeskShare---Support.aspxDeskShare - Supporthttps://www.deskshare.com/forums/ds_profile729_DeskShare---Support.aspxdhangerhttps://www.deskshare.com/forums/ds_profile9291_dhanger.aspxYetAnotherForum.NETurn:https:--www-deskshare-com:ftPosts:st1:meid3117:1Can I use USB cameras to have surveillance over my entire house?<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>The maximum length of a standard USB cable (for USB 2.0 or earlier) is 5 metres, or about 15 feet. There are a number of USB extenders that will allow you to use a USB connection up to 150 feet, but the cost of these extenders exceeds $150. For a lower cost you can purchase IP cameras to replace the USB cameras you have.<br /><br />A full list of supported IP cameras in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.deskshare.com/WCM.aspx" title="https://www.deskshare.com/WCM.aspx">WebCam Monitor</a> are available here:<br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.deskshare.com/faqproduct.aspx?ID=12#10" title="https://www.deskshare.com/faqproduct.aspx?ID=12#10">https://www.deskshare.com/faqproduct.aspx?ID=12#10</a></td></tr></table>2010-12-11T04:31:39-05:002010-12-11T04:31:39-05:00DeskShare - Support<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>The maximum length of a standard USB cable (for USB 2.0 or earlier) is 5 metres, or about 15 feet. There are a number of USB extenders that will allow you to use a USB connection up to 150 feet, but the cost of these extenders exceeds $150. For a lower cost you can purchase IP cameras to replace the USB cameras you have.<br /><br />A full list of supported IP cameras in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.deskshare.com/WCM.aspx" title="https://www.deskshare.com/WCM.aspx">WebCam Monitor</a> are available here:<br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.deskshare.com/faqproduct.aspx?ID=12#10" title="https://www.deskshare.com/faqproduct.aspx?ID=12#10">https://www.deskshare.com/faqproduct.aspx?ID=12#10</a></td></tr></table>urn:https:--www-deskshare-com:ftPosts:st1:meid3077:1Can I use USB cameras to have surveillance over my entire house?<table class="content postContainer" width="100%"><tr><td>I would like to setup 3 USB webcams; front door, back door, and garage. <br /><br />Let say I have these 3 webcams in place and estimated distance from PC; front door=40ft, back door 70ft, and garage 100ft. <br /><br />What kind of cable do I use to connect the USB from the webcam to the USB port on the PC?</td></tr></table>2010-12-11T04:24:22-05:002010-12-11T04:24:22-05:00dhanger<table class="content postContainer" width="100%"><tr><td>I would like to setup 3 USB webcams; front door, back door, and garage. <br /><br />Let say I have these 3 webcams in place and estimated distance from PC; front door=40ft, back door 70ft, and garage 100ft. <br /><br />What kind of cable do I use to connect the USB from the webcam to the USB port on the PC?</td></tr></table>