Which powered USB hub to buy?

[originaltrilogy]

I have CGEM outside with cameras and things attached and computer in house 8 metres away. I want to put a powered USB hub 4 meters from mount and then run 5 metre cables to hub from computer.

Will this work? Which hub is best?

[graham.hobart]

I'v used a couple of generic Dick Smith ones and although they are Ok, they can be unpredictable when unplugging/plugging a lot. Also they kept reloading the driver software each time I plugged it in (to an older laptop).
I also had issues running PHd via a USB hub- had to put other stuff through it and PHD into a port on the laptop to ensure good connections.
I am interested in this thread too as tempting to go down the Hitec astro route but keen on other suggestions too.
Graham.

[Poita]

If you want trouble free operation over really long runs (up to 100m!) and utilising just a single cable, then I'd strongly recommend one of these:
http://industrialcomponent.com/icron/ranger2204.html

Costs a bit more than a hub and repeater cable, but is hassle free and just works, and provides plenty of power.

[Marke]

I have a couple of these and they have been great
https://www.lindy.com.au/online/arrshop.exe?anonymous=true&cat=e3

[Poita]

Hi Marke, that link brings up a whole page of items for me, which ones are working for you particularly?

[Marke]

Sorry Peter its the
USB 2.0 Active Extension Pro 4 port Hub with 8m cable
stupid link doh!

[wasyoungonce]

What ever hub you get ensure it is powered and has Vusb current limiting.

Also might be nice to go USB3, better bandwidth.