A user has moved her CPU to a location where the Marathon mouse's wireless receiver doesn't have a clear sightline to the mouse. I'm concerned that the 5.5ft cord on this won't be long enough. Can I expect it to work fine with a 6ft USB extension? Thanks. null

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user190929 · Accepted Answer

no

PSYOPS0286 · Answer

Should be fine for most USB sockets but one that is designated to supply power would be best choice (electrical symbol near USB socket). Many motherboard and front panel USB plugs might have trouble supplying the current for such a long run. Recommend against plugging into a USB hub unless it is externally powered (power plugged in so not coming from USB socket). If in budget I would recommend using a USB hub that has external power with a long cable to the computer. That could allow the user to connect USB drives if the hub is close enough to them rather than getting up to go to the computer.

Answered by PSYOPS0286 4 years ago

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Logitech · Answer

Hi! As long as the receiver is as close to the mouse as possible, the extension cable should work for you to keep the connection stable enough for reliable use.

“A user has moved her CPU to a location where the Marathon mouse's wireless receiver doesn't have a clear sightline to the mouse. I'm concerned that the 5.5ft cord on this won't be long enough. Can I expect it to work fine with a 6ft USB extension? Thanks.”

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