ATEN 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender Hub 60m

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The ATEN 4‑Port USB 2.0 extender hub (60m) for £35.96 ex‑VAT is one of those “works great when you’re in the right scenario” bits of kit. If you need to place a few low‑bandwidth USB devices further away—think barcode scanners, dongles, simple peripherals or other office hardware that doesn’t stream audio/video—this is genuinely good value. For a reseller’s typical customer, the appeal is obvious: four ports in one box and you don’t have to faff about with longer individual USB leads. In practice it tends to be most reliable with devices that behave nicely over USB 2.0 and don’t constantly renegotiate high throughput.

Where it can fall down is anything that’s picky about power, bandwidth, or stability. USB extenders—especially in the “60m over distance” bracket—can be sensitive to cabling quality and the exact mix of devices plugged in. If you’re trying to run storage, webcams, or anything that relies on sustained data rates, you may end up with dropped connections or flakier performance than your users will tolerate. Also, for “value for money,” it’s only a bargain if you actually need the extra distance—if you’re within a normal cable run, spend the money elsewhere.

**Who should buy:** small offices, helpdesks, warehouses, and training rooms that need a tidy way to extend a handful of straightforward USB peripherals over longer runs. **Who shouldn’t:** anyone expecting media devices, high‑bandwidth equipment, or guaranteed “it’ll work with anything” performance.