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Operating System Support

USB is supported by the vast majority of operating systems in use today. Support for USB Host Controllers and USB Hubs is provided "out of the box" by these systems, without the need for the user to install additional software.

Since all of Icron's range extender products are designed to simulate the operation of a Generic USB Hub, no additional software is required. This attribute enables our products to offer true cross-platform flexibility.

To maintain this high level of compatibility, Icron regularly tests its products across a wide spectrum of operating systems. The USB functionality of the following Operating Systems has been tested and support for USB hubs has been confirmed:

If you have a requirement for an operating system not listed above, then please contact technical support and we will be pleased to investigate its compatibility. If you are already using USB hubs with such an OS, then please let us know so we can extend the list.

Frequently Asked Questions about Distance

Q. What are the distance limits of USB?
A. The maximum range of USB is limited by the length of an individual USB cable and the number of cables that can be connected in series through USB Hubs. The maximum length of a USB cable is 5 meters (16 feet). The maximum number of USB hubs that can be daisy-chained (connected in series) is five. Thus if a device is connected to a PC through five hubs, then the maximum distance from the device to the PC is 30 meters (98 feet) or (6 cables @ 5 meters or 16 feet each).

Q. Why is the cable length limited to 5 meters (16 feet)?
A. This is the maximum capability of the standard drivers that are provided in USB devices and hubs.

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