Questions tagged [usb-hub]
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USB HUB buzzing noise when power connected to same charger as laptop
My laptop is powered using a 3rd party GaN charger which provide 2 more (typec-max65w, typea-max18w) charge ports for convenience. I have a usb3.1g2 hub connect to my laptop's dedicated type-C port. ...
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Connecting four 2.5" external USB HDDs with a 48 watts powered USB Hub
Need to access four USB HDDs simultaneously while having only one available USB3 Type A port in laptop...
Found a 10 port 48 watts hub "Orico AT2U3-10AB" where I thought of keeping 6 ports ...
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Laptop won't charge using USB-C hub with power delivery
Wondering why my laptop doesn't charge using the USB-C hub with power delivery only after reconnecting the power source to the hub.
List of Devices:
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(LG Gram 15 2022 lg-15z90q-gaa56p) USB-C (...
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Counter-intuitive performance issue using Samsung T5 SSD on M2 pro Macmini
M2pro 16gb Mac Mini, OSX 13.2.1
BenQ PD32220u Monitor (with USB interfaces)
Samsung T5 SSD 2TB (USB 3.1 gen2)
I've recently upgraded my workstation, have been using a T5 External drive for some time ...
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Connect USB C / Thunderbolt 4 to USB A (input! for USB 3.0 Hub) using a normal USB C to USB A cable?
I have an old USB (A) 3.0 Hub Aukey CB-H18, which I have been happily using with my late 2013 15" macbook pro.
Now i updated to a new 2023 14" macbook pro m2 and naively thought I can just ...
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How to share monitors and mouse/keyboard between a MBP (only USB C ports) and Windows desktop (only USB A ports)?
I have a MBP that only has USB C ports and a Windows PC that only has USB A ports (and a GPU with HDMI and DisplayPort outputs).
I have a docking station that has all the necessary ports to get my ...
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USB dongle refuses to work on startup when in USB dock
I have a wireless headset with a USB-C dongle. I bought a USB-Hub so that I do not have to plug it into my laptop where it takes up either my only thunderbolt port or a USB port. It works well, but ...
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Lenovo ideapad gaming 3 is my laptop, using a zebronics usb hub zeb100hb. It only delivers power to the devices connected but doesnt recognise inputs
I am using my laptop lenovo ideapad gaming 3, while connecting my usb hub, it doesnt work as its supposed to, it only delivers power to devices connected and doesnt take their input such as a mice or ...
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Can I connect a USB 3 hub to a USB-C port on my computer?
I have a nice USB 3 hub (Anker USB 3.0 SuperSpeed 10-Port Hub) that has a bunch of USB 3 ports, and USB 3 cable to connect to computer. The hub also has external power. However, my computer, a brand ...
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Do all USB 3.0 switches support connection of a large number of daisychained devices?
I need to connect about 10 different experimental devices (lasers, cameras, motorized stages etc.) to two PCs, such that you can choose to control the whole setup from either one of those PCs.
My ...
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Is there a possibility to automatically eject an USB C Hub (entire hub) when closing MacBook Pro (M1) Lid?
Is there a way/program/script to automatically eject a USB-C Hubs when closing the lid of a MacBook? Unfortunately, my USB-C Hub draws power when closing my MacBook Pro Lid. When I forget to unplug my ...
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How to connect multiple wireless peripherals through a usb hub
My laptop only has 2 usb ports so I use a simple hub to plug in my wireless mouse and keyboard (two separate connections) and my wireless headphones.
The mouse and headphones are useable most of the ...
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Best USB hub type for USB 2 devices on USB 3 port
I have 10 USB sticks that I frequently use. I want to connect them all to my computer using a powered USB hub so I have them available all the time.
The USB port on my PC is USB 3 but all the USB ...
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Can a USB stick or a host adaptor know if the stick is safe to remove?
I sometimes work quite intensely with a large number of memory sticks, perhaps 16 at a time, that need to be mounted, content synchronised, and removed for continued use. Right now under Windows I ...
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Do there exist USB 3.0 hubs that create virtual USB 2.0 hosts?
I am splitting my original question into several questions, at the expense of clarity, because the original question was deleted for being too broad.
I need a large number of USB 2.0 cameras available ...
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USB modems with hub on Linux unstable network
I need help to understand what is happening when coupling USB hub with USB modems.
I bought two USB 2.0 powered hub with 10 ports each. The first one has 12V 2,5A. The second one deliver 12V5A.
I have ...
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Windows 10 laptop unable to detect my USB type-C hub correctly
I've got a USB type-C hub and it looks like this:
I was able to use external monitors on my laptop (laptop A) by connecting them to the HDMI interfaces on the hub. However recently it stopped working....
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Bluetooth dongle not working if two USB hubs are connected to the PC
I have ASUS Bluetooth 5.0 USB dongle (USB 2.0). I used it with the passive USB 3.0 hub of my monitor. I've recently purchased another (desk-attached) USB 3.0 hub (also passive).
My (5+ yrs old) ...
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USB Selective Suspend causes keyboard to miss keys and USB hubs, eGPU, and docs to disconnect
I've read post from quite a few furiously frustrated individuals plagued by the same issue without a resolution.
There were several things I observed going wrong on my fresh install of Windows 11 with ...
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Why do some USB devices work only if connected directly and not via a USB hub? (Windows OS)
I noticed this mostly with my printer, but also occasionally with some other devices connected via the USB port (e.g., smartphone). If I connect it to a USB hub, it will not get detected at all, but ...
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Home office peripheral sharing setup
In my current situation I have a set of peripherals that I would like to share between my home PC and my work laptop:
2 screens (HDMI/DVI)
Keyboard
Mouse
The following configurations would be the ...
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Monitor USB hub's unusual and faulty behavior with a USB flash drive
Typical USB3-A (PC) to USB3-B (Monitor) upstream port setup, in my case using (intentionally) a 5m long (USB3) cable.
I can connect mouse or keyboard and it works just fine, but when I try 128GB USB3 ...
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How do I prevent Windows from using my monitor via USB
I have two laptop computers, one for work and one for play. Recently I decided to install MS Windows on my "play" computer - I know basically nothing about Windows, but I struggled to make ...
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USB-C multiport hub not detected on USB-A port after plugging it in USB-C port
I have a multiport USB-C hub - SATECHI USB-C MULTIPORT V2 (it has some USB-As, a HDMI, a USB-C and a GigaBit Ethernet port). By Windows 10 it is detected as "USB Billboard device" alongside ...
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How much current can an externally powered USB3 hub supply to each port?
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I have a WD My Passport 4TB 2.5" USB3 HDD (bus powered). I've been using it as network drive connected to the USB2 port of a Pi3 for 18 months now.
Over the last few months ...
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Keyboard and mouse plugged into monitor USB hub sporadically cutting out
I have a monitor with an integrated USB hub, which connects to my desktop via a USB A to USB B cable. All my previous Windows computers have worked without a hitch, but my recently acquired desktop ...
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When using a USB-C hub for your PC, can you connect multiple inputs and outputs at the same time?
When using a USB-C hub for your PC, can you connect multiple inputs and outputs simultaneously (such as HDMI/ display port out, USB stick, charging your phone and PC charger all connected to the USB-C ...
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Can I use a usb hub to transfer images from my phone into another device?
I looked at a number of USB hubs (not powered ones) and I see it written that the hub should not be used to charge a wireless device. But can I connect a phone to tranfer files? Is there a risk to the ...
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Should a non-powered USB hub be able to connect two wireless devices?
I recently got a non-powered USB hub that connects a wireless mouse and keyboard via two separate dongles. However, they never work when I first connect the hub to my laptop or desktop, which both run ...
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Can I inject USB Power Delivery through a hub or some other device?
I've ordered some computer speakers that are powered via USB type C. They can run off normal USB power but will sound better if they can get extra juice from USB PD. Unfortunately my ageing PC does ...
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Wireless keyboard/mouse slow detection on Late 2012 iMac when connected through USB 3.0 Switcher
I have a multi-machine setup where one wireless Logitech keyboard & mouse (MK345/MK275) is connected to three computers through a KCEVE/AIMOS USB 3.0 switcher (4 inputs/4 outputs).
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Can USB 3.1 improve USB 3.0 upstream performance?
My monitor gives two USB 3.0 ports and two USB 2.0 ports via a single USB 3.0 upstream port. will connecting my display to a USB 3.1 improve the overall performance of USB ports provided on the ...
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Boot from usb attached to usb hub
Is it possible to boot into a Linux live installation media from a usb stick attached to a usb hub?
Will it work if the usb hub is connected to a usb 2.0 port
The pc I am using only has 1 working usb ...
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Sound pops in wireless headphones when using microphone through usb hub
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HP Probook 650 G5
Ugreen USB 3.0 Hub / Switcher with 4 ports connected to the laptop
Wireless headset (Radiofrequency - JBL quantum 600) with USB dongle connected to the USB ...
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Prioritize connections over powered USB hub?
I work in a company which manufactures scientific equipment. In my current project, I have a need to control one DAQ (MCC USB-2637) and one Digital Module (MCC USB-1024LS) through the same USB 2.0 ...
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Is it good to use external HDD with a USB 3.0 7-Port Hub (TP-Link UH700) which is powered by a power adapter?
I have a USB 3.0 7-Port Hub (TP-Link UH700). It has a power adapter to power the USB Hub. And also I have 2 external Hard Disk Drives. My question is, I am plugging my 2 HDDs to USB Hub. So is it safe ...
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Looking for a way to increase my USB current, would a powered USB hub do the trick?
All ports on my computer are only capable of 1A current and a USB hub I'm considering claims to be capable of 3A downstream in the C port.
The hub comes with an optional power supply and the store ...
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Is it safe to plug a power USB C hub on Desktop PC?
My situation is, if I have a USB C hub which I am connecting to my desktop PC and the hub is trying to support many devices all drawing power. As USB C ports typically only supply a low power from the ...
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How do I stop my monitor screen from jittering when playing games?
I have a Surface Book 2 15 and am connecting it to a Dell S2721QS 4K monitor using a USB hub to connect be HDMI. The screen is mostly fine when just browsing the web, but once I launch a game and play ...
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Safe to connect self-powered USB hub to a docking station?
I have a StarTech Thunderbolt 3 Dual-4K Docking Station (https://www.startech.com/en-us/cards-adapters/tb3dkdpmaw). It connects to my 2019 16" Macbook Pro via a Thunderbolt 3 host port. The ...
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Mouse cursor slows down when keyboard is connected through the same USB hub/splitter
I have a USB mouse, keyboard, headset and speaker all connected through the Aten US224 USB hub (edit: a KVM switch, really), allowing me to switch between the "bad PC" and the "good PC&...
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How to use USB-A 3.0 to HDMI
Recently I bought this USB Hub, which works perfectly with my needs using my Dell Inspiron 5480 (which has a USB type C port), so can I connect two monitors in one laptop.
I got from work a Dell G3 15,...
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Mirroring USB data to multiple computers/hosts simultaneously
I want to mirror the data sent to (and/or from) a USB device to multiple host computers at the same time (i.e no physical switches to select one host or the other). Here are two scenarios to describe ...
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How many devices can I power on USB 3.0 Hub vs USB C hub?
I was reading this thread here, but I don't have enough reputation to reply:
The Math Behind Lots of Devices on a USB Hub
Hex gives a very detailed answer in that "a powered hub with maximum ...
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Mouse and keyboard temporarily freeze when pluged through an usb hub
I have a Windows 10 computer with a MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX motherboard. If I plug my usb keyboard and usb mouse to the computer via an usb hub, both the mouse and keyboard will freeze (not respond or ...
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Do cables exist that will both charge via usb micro, but also function with a female usb port [closed]
I have a tablet, in particular, a Hyundai Protocol x8. The only port on it is a USB 2.0 micro type B port.
I can use a USB micro B to USB A Female adapter, then a USB hub, to plug in a keyboard, ...
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Phoenix hub type-C 9 in 1 is not working properly
I recently bought the following product: http://www.phoenixtechnologies.es/?mod=ampliar&act=ficha&val=PHHUBTYPEC9IN1 with the following connections:
I have just connected it to a Windows PC ...
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Can I use an USB hub to use the same UPS or printer for multiple computers?
I'd like to use the same UPS for two small computers. My main problem that I need the battery info for both computers to shut them down when the battery is close to empty. I thought maybe I connect an ...
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Use Laptop As VM / RDP
I have been working from home during this pandemic and I alternate between using my work laptop and my personal computer. My personal computer has a much better processor and as such I greatly prefer ...
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Can an adapter be used for a USB-C HUB (with HDMI) to connect to a regular USB?
The market is full with USB Type C hubs, allowing users to connect monitors and much more to their laptops.
It is much harder to find regular USB 3 hubs with the same set of features - but my laptop ...
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