07-07-2008, 07:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by makmillion
No problem, I can explain for you 
Passive is just an extension cable, it has a male USB 2.0 tip on one end, and a female USB 2.0 tip on the other.
Active is an extension cable with a male USB 2.0 tip on one end, and a female USB 2.0 tip on the other.. but there is a box inline with this one that amplifies the signal, much like a USB hub does, to help the signal to stay strong over long lengths of cable.
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awesome thanks,
well then i would go active!
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