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There are a few brands that could be considered to offer the best USB hubs. Some particularly highly rated brands include Belkin, Tripp Lite and Cables To Go.
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What is a self powered USB hub?
A USB hub that runs on the power provided though the USB cable (rather than a USB hub powered by an external electrical supply).
When is a powered USB hub necessary?
A powered USB hub is needed if you have a lot of items to be plugged in and charging. iPods seems to need a powered hub to have enough current to charge fully.
Can you plug a non powered USB hub into a powered USB hub?
Yes. A USB port is supposed to provide a specific amount of power for USB devices. A non-powered hub does not provide the proper power, but is still useful for USB devices that provide their own power (some printers, some cameras), or those that need very little like thumb drives.
What is a good usb to serial hub?
Of the several brands that offer a usb to serial hub for computers, the best are the following: StarTech (model DB9), RocketPort (model 98295-1), Comtrol, and ATEN.
How do you charge a Sansa e250 you just got one?
One way is to plug it into the computer via the USB cable. That will charge the battery. But if you plug the USB cable into a USB hub, you will need a powered USB hub to charge the battery. A powered USB hub will have a power adaptor that plugs into the wall. Bypassing the hub and plugging it directly into the computer should always work if the computer is powered up. Also there are some USB chargers that you can plug it into. These accept a USB connection but only supply power. Any USB charger should work, USB is a standard.
What is an expansion hub?
An expansion hub is a powered hub that is 2.0 and USB. It simply allows you to connect to devices that you were not able to connect to with a regular hub.
What is expansion hub?
An expansion hub is a powered hub that is 2.0 and USB. It simply allows you to connect to devices that you were not able to connect to with a regular hub.
How do I hook up a router with USB?
No, the USB and the router including the hub do not have to be the same brand. They can be different brands.
Where can I buy a powered USB hub online?
You can buy powered USB hubs online at websites such as Amazon, eBay, Tmart, CellPhoneShop, and Shop411. You can also find them on the websites for major retail stores such as Best Buy, Radio Shack, and Walmart.
Where can I purchase a powered usb hub?
Many brick-and-mortar stores sell computer accessories such as powered USB hubs. Radio Shack and Best Buy are among the most popular, as are their online sites. Popular internet retailers include Amazon and NewEgg.
Do you need a powered USB hub?
The USB hub has its own power. Some devices use the power from the USB hub and some need more power then they can obtain from the hub. So to answer the original question -is a power hub better- There is no difference over is one better, one device just needs more power then the hub carries so it has to have its own power source.
How do you charge and ipod nano 4gb?
Connect it directly to your computer or a powered hub with the supplied USB cable.
