Need 2 USB outlets ~40' from PC

[Fred Forsythe]

XP home. I would like to install 2 USB outlets in a TV room to control the remote PC which is connected via HDMI to the flatscreen in the TV room. I see standard/passive cables are limited to 16.4'. There are repeater cables which supposedly can be combined up to 80': http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812150035 However, this would require 6 cables for 2 outlets, (i.e., 2 cables made up of 3 combined units each. I'm assuming there's no way to "split" the single USB into 2 independent outlets, correct?) Is there any other way I can get 2 USB outlets 40' from the PC? Firewire, maybe?

TIA

Fred

[Ajmukon]

get a USB hub,and daisy chain it up using the repeater cables.

[jlreich]

With the USB spec limiting cables to 5m there isn't much you can do without repeaters or powered hubs.

I'm assuming there's no way to "split" the single USB into 2 independent outlets, correct?
Sure you can, just run one cable and have a USB hub at the end where you want it. A powered hub would probably be best since you will be pushing it already it with all the repeaters just to get there. ;)

Good luck. :)

[Fred Forsythe]

Thanks for the replies. So it looks like I'll need 3 of the repeater cables & a USB hub, about $70 total. Not too bad.

Fred