USB3-WPE330WP-K Overview and Use Cases – OREI

What Is the USB3-WPE330WP-K?

The OREI USB3-WPE330WP-K is a professional-grade USB 3.2 Gen 1 extender kit that sends USB signals from a host computer to peripherals located up to 328ft (100m) away over a single Cat6a cable. It is built into a US 1-gang standard decora wall plate format for a clean, permanent finish.

It is designed for commercial, educational, and industrial spaces where the computer and the USB devices it controls are far apart, such as conference rooms, classrooms, auditoriums, labs, and production floors. Instead of being limited by the short reach of a standard USB cable (around 5ft), the kit carries USB reliably across the room or the building over structured cabling.

The kit includes two wall plate units. The transmitter sits at the host computer and offers a selectable USB-C or USB-B input plus two local USB-A loop-out ports. The receiver sits at the far end and provides one USB-C and three USB-A device ports that supply both data and power to connected peripherals.

It delivers up to 5Gbps transfer rates, is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1, and is plug-and-play with no drivers required. Bi-directional 24V PoC means power needs to be supplied at only one end. For advanced installs it adds RS-232 with API control, an FSYNC sync pass-through for industrial cameras, and firmware updates over a USB-C service port.

IMPORTANT — Requires Cat6a for the Full Distance

To reach the full 328ft (100m), connect the transmitter and receiver with a single solid copper Cat6a (F/FTP) cable. The manual specifies Cat6a for the rated distance; lower grade cable can reduce the usable distance and cause dropouts, especially with high-bandwidth USB 3.0 devices.

Note that this extends USB only. It does not carry HDMI video; for the connected USB device to function, the host computer must already recognize it as a standard USB peripheral.

IMPORTANT — Only One Unit Needs External Power

The USB3-WPE330WP-K supports bi-directional 24V PoC (Power over Cable). This means you only need to connect the included power adapter to one unit, either the transmitter or the receiver, and the other end is powered over the same Cat6a cable.

This is helpful for in-wall installations where a power outlet may only be available at one location.

IMPORTANT — High-Power USB Devices

The device ports supply limited power (5V/1A on most ports, 5V/1.5A on the receiver's DEVICE 3 and 4). High-draw devices such as external hard drives or SSDs may exceed what a port can provide. If such a device is not recognized, use a port with its own external power or a self-powered USB hub.

Ports and Panel Layout

The USB3-WPE330WP-K kit has a transmitter wall plate and a receiver wall plate. The table below covers the ports, LEDs, and buttons across both units.

Port / LED / Button	Location	Function
POWER LED	Transmitter & Receiver	Green LED lights up when the unit is powered on
LINK LED	Transmitter & Receiver	Green LED lights up when the transmitter and receiver are connected successfully
USB LED	Transmitter & Receiver	USB pass-through indicator: solid = USB 3.0 detected, blinking = USB 2.0 detected, off = no USB signal
HOST LED 1/2	Transmitter	Lights up to show which host input is currently selected
SELECT button	Transmitter	Press to switch the active host input between HOST 1 (USB-C) and HOST 2 (USB-B)
HOST 1 (USB-C)	Transmitter	Connect to a USB-C port on a computer or laptop
HOST 2 (USB-B)	Transmitter	Connect to a USB port on a computer or laptop using a USB-B cable
DEVICE 1/2 (USB-A)	Transmitter	Local USB-A loop-out ports for connecting peripherals at the host side. Each provides 5V/1A power
DEVICE 1, 3, 4 (USB-A)	Receiver	Connect USB peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, drive, or webcam. DEVICE 1 provides 5V/1A; DEVICE 3 and 4 provide 5V/1.5A
DEVICE 2 (USB-C)	Receiver	USB-C device port for connecting a peripheral at the remote side. Provides 5V/1A power
HDBT-USB3	Transmitter & Receiver	RJ45 connector. Link the two units with a single Cat6/6a cable. Carries data and 24V PoC
DC 24V	Transmitter & Receiver	Connect the included 24V power adapter. Thanks to bi-directional PoC, only one unit needs power
RS-232	Transmitter & Receiver	3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 command and API control from a PC or control system
FSYNC	Transmitter & Receiver	Pass-through sync port (0~5V) to keep external devices such as industrial cameras synchronized across both ends
SERVICE	Transmitter & Receiver	USB-C port used for firmware updates

Step-by-Step Setup

Mount the transmitter wall plate near your host computer and the receiver wall plate near where the USB peripherals will be used.
Run a single Cat6a cable between the HDBT-USB3 (RJ45) port on the transmitter and the HDBT-USB3 port on the receiver.
Connect your host computer to the transmitter using either the HOST 1 (USB-C) or HOST 2 (USB-B) port.
Connect your USB peripherals (keyboard, mouse, webcam, microphone, drive, etc.) to the DEVICE ports on the receiver. You can also use the two local DEVICE ports on the transmitter for peripherals near the host.
Connect the included 24V power adapter to either the transmitter or the receiver. Because of bi-directional PoC, the other unit will power on over the Cat6a cable.
Confirm the POWER LED is lit on both units and the LINK LED is lit, indicating the two units are connected.
Check the USB LED: solid means a USB 3.0 device is detected, blinking means USB 2.0. Your peripherals should now be recognized by the host with no drivers required.
If using two host computers, press the SELECT button on the transmitter to switch the active host between the USB-C and USB-B inputs.

Cable Requirement — Important

For the long run between the transmitter and receiver, use a single solid copper Cat6a (F/FTP) cable for the rated 328ft (100m) distance. Shielded Cat6a is recommended for the most reliable USB 3.0 performance, particularly in electrically noisy environments.

Keep the USB cables between your host and peripherals and the wall plates short (the USB cable segment is rated to about 4.9ft/1.5m), and use quality USB cables for best results.

Understanding Selectable Host Inputs and Auto-Switching

The transmitter has two host inputs so you can connect up to two computers and share the same set of remote peripherals.

HOST 1 is a USB-C input and HOST 2 is a USB-B input.
Press the SELECT button to manually switch the active host, or enable auto-switching so the system follows whichever host is powered and connected.

Auto-switching can be turned on or off using the RS-232 API (set autoswitch on/off), which is useful in shared rooms where users plug in their own laptops.

Understanding RS-232 API and FSYNC Control

For integrated installations, the USB3-WPE330WP-K can be controlled through RS-232 using a simple ASCII API. The Phoenix RS-232 port supports configurable baud rates from 4800 to 115200bps and can switch host input, toggle auto-switching, lock the front panel button, and set per-port power behavior (force on, force off, or follow the host).

The FSYNC port is a 0~5V sync pass-through that sends a trigger or sync signal from the transmitter to the receiver. It is designed for industrial camera systems and other equipment that must stay synchronized at both ends of the link.

What Host Devices Is the USB3-WPE330WP-K Compatible With?

The USB3-WPE330WP-K works with any host computer that has a standard USB-C or USB-B/USB-A port, with compatibility determined by the USB connection rather than the brand or operating system.

It can be used with:

Windows PCs and laptops
Mac computers
Chromebooks and Linux machines
Touch panels, kiosks, and AV control PCs

It is plug-and-play and requires no drivers or software, so the host treats the extended peripherals as if they were directly connected.

What USB Peripherals Is the USB3-WPE330WP-K Compatible With?

The kit supports a wide range of standard USB peripherals, and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices in addition to USB 3.2 Gen 1.

It can be used with:

Webcams and PTZ conference cameras
Keyboards, mice, and touch panels
USB microphones and speakerphones
Printers, scanners, and USB drives
Industrial and machine-vision cameras (with FSYNC support)

Keep port power limits in mind for high-draw devices such as external hard drives, which may need their own power source.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the OREI USB3-WPE330WP-K used for?
A: It extends USB 3.2 Gen 1 signals from a host computer to peripherals up to 328ft (100m) away over a single Cat6a cable, in a 1-gang decora wall plate format for permanent installation.

Q: How far can it extend the USB signal?
A: Up to 328ft (100m) over a single Cat6a (F/FTP) cable, at transfer rates up to 5Gbps.

Q: What kind of USB devices can I connect?
A: Webcams, PTZ cameras, keyboards, mice, USB microphones, printers, scanners, touch panels, USB drives, and most other standard USB peripherals. It is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices.

Q: Do I need to power both wall plates?
A: No. The kit supports bi-directional 24V PoC, so you only connect the included power adapter to one unit and the other is powered over the Cat6a cable.

Q: Do I need to install drivers?
A: No. The USB3-WPE330WP-K is plug-and-play and requires no drivers or software.

Q: Can I connect two computers to it?
A: Yes. The transmitter has two selectable host inputs, one USB-C and one USB-B. Use the SELECT button or enable auto-switching to choose the active host.

Q: Can I control it from a control system?
A: Yes. The Phoenix RS-232 port supports an ASCII API (configurable 4800 to 115200bps) to switch inputs, toggle auto-switching, lock the front panel, and manage per-port power.

Q: What is the FSYNC port for?
A: FSYNC is a 0~5V sync pass-through that sends a trigger or sync signal from the transmitter to the receiver, used to keep industrial cameras and similar equipment synchronized on both ends.

Q: My external hard drive isn't recognized. What should I check?
A: High-power devices such as hard drives or SSDs may draw more than a device port can supply. Try a self-powered USB hub or a port with its own power. Also confirm connections are correct, try a different host USB port, and test a different Cat6a cable.

Q: The device isn't working at all. What should I check?
A: Confirm both units are powered (POWER LED lit) and the LINK LED is on. Check that the Cat6a cable is fully seated at both ends, try a different CAT cable, and use a different USB port on the host. If a high-draw peripheral is connected, unplug it and test again.