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4 Port USB 2.0 Hub
Introduction
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The
4 port USB 2.0 hub is an upstream stand alone Universal
Serial Bus (USB) hub device. With "GoodLink" LED
visual indicators the 4 port USB 2.0 hub can support up to
127 physical USB devices concurrently. The small light weight
design allows for a quick plug and play connection anytime
and anywhere. Use the 4 port USB 2.0 hub on such USB enabled
devices such as printers, digital cameras, scanners, USB
hard drives, USB DVD ROM and much more. The 4 port USB 2.0
hub is user friendly, just plug it into your USB port and
start connecting your devices. |
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$29.00
Includes optional AC adapter...A
$30 Value |
4 Port USB 2.0 Hub Features and Specifications
Features
- 1 Upstream (root port) for connection to PC
- 4 Downstream ports for connection to USB devices
- Supports up to 127 concurrent USB devices
- Supports high speed (480 Mbps) and low speed (1.5 Mbps)
- Provides link/data tracking by LED indicators per USB port
- Provides upstream link tracking by LED
- Provides external 5V 2.6A power adapter for self power
- Plug and Play compatible technology
- Includes optional 2.6 Amp AC Adapter
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specifications
- Complies
with USB Specification Rev. 2.0 and ACPI, OnNow and USB power
management requirements
- Can be bus
powered or Self Powered by a 2.6 Amp AC Adapter
- Compatible with Microsoft USB drivers (Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP)
- Built in over current sense inputs.
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$29.00
Includes optional AC adapter...A
$30 Value |
4 Port USB 2.0 Hub Power Options
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seen in the above images the 4 port usb 2.0 hub allows
you to switch from Bus to AC
power
by selecting its respective input power via a push switch
located on the side of the device. The 4 port
usb 2.0 hub also has an AC receptical on the opposite
side of the switch for alternative power when the proper
selection is made.. |
Testing the 4 Port USB 2.0 Hub
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The
image to the left is shown with the 4 port usb 2.0 hub
connected to a laptop computer and utilizing two of its
four ports for usb devices. The devices used here were
a usb mouse and a usb to serial cable which was connected
to a modem. A third device connected in testing but not
shown here was an HP photosmart printer using its usb
port connection. Looking at the LED's on the hub you
see the
red LED for power indication and two green LED's on either
side of the 4 port usb 2.0 hub representing the usb mouse
and the usb to serial cable. These LED's Indicate a positive
connection to both power and peripherals. At the time
of testing the 4 port usb 2.0 hub, it was running on
usb bus power. |
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$29.00
Includes optional AC adapter...A
$30 Value |
4 Port USB 2.0 Hub Testimonial
The 4 port
usb 2.0 hub is an excellent choice for using multiple
usb devices. Basically this device turns one usb port
from your PC or laptop into 4 functioning usb ports instantly.
If you've been limited on using usb devices because you
have only one, possibly two usb ports on your system,
the 4 port usb 2.0 hub can take that frustration right
away and allow you to use more usb devices, and also
allow you to better optimize and utilize your existing
system. The hub is easily traveled with due to its
compact size and would make a great gift for thr traveling
professional.
I would highly recommend this usb device to the computer
professional and novice alike to increase your computers
potential.
Usb Hubs are called many names including: usb hub usb 2.0 hub hub usb usb 2 hub usb 2.0 hub adapter 4 port usb hub usb hub driver usb mini hub powered usb hub usb port hub high speed usb hub hub card
Bob Boisvert...Web Professional
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