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question about usb hub and usb chord adapter
Hi I have a friend who has a laptop with 4 total usb ports. Two malfunction (the two on the left) and the two on the right work normal. He needs to connect three devices, which are a 3g 4g internet card, a wireless mouse, and the printer.
My only concern is if he uses a hub the 3g 4g internet speed will be slow since the other devices will be linked to the hub. So I was wondering if it will slow the connection down by using a hub?
Also most hubs have a single usb chord on them. But I have a hub that had a mini usb connector on one end (plugs into hub) and the other end of the chord has 2 usb ports (one is black and the other is red). Would this type of hub be faster since it would have two usb connections? I can post a photo if it would be helpful.
My only concern is if he uses a hub the 3g 4g internet speed will be slow since the other devices will be linked to the hub. So I was wondering if it will slow the connection down by using a hub?
Also most hubs have a single usb chord on them. But I have a hub that had a mini usb connector on one end (plugs into hub) and the other end of the chord has 2 usb ports (one is black and the other is red). Would this type of hub be faster since it would have two usb connections? I can post a photo if it would be helpful.
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For pumping a bit more power to the device. I've only seen this used for some external hard drives.
No need to try out a bunch of USB hubs, that costs money, and i've already done that. I settled on 3 of these,
http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-USB-Port-Power-Adapter/dp/B00483WRZ6/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1369803693&sr=8-8&keywords=usb+port+10+port
This hub powers everything well. Read the great and numerous reviews at Amazon.
No need to try out a bunch of USB hubs, that costs money, and i've already done that. I settled on 3 of these,
http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-USB-Port-Power-Adapter/dp/B00483WRZ6/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1369803693&sr=8-8&keywords=usb+port+10+port
This hub powers everything well. Read the great and numerous reviews at Amazon.
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Hi Nobus, to answer your question they do not have physical damage, I think it has an internal shortout. No ! on the device manager ether.
But they randomly cause the usb devices to fail on the right side. Then you have to unplug them and plug them back in. That is the only time the right side usbs malfunction, when plugging into the left side. So I figure it has an internal shortout.
But they randomly cause the usb devices to fail on the right side. Then you have to unplug them and plug them back in. That is the only time the right side usbs malfunction, when plugging into the left side. So I figure it has an internal shortout.
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thanks for everyones ideas!
he can always update the chipset driver - it can help
but as you posted it here - it looks like a damaged port
but as you posted it here - it looks like a damaged port
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What would this cable be used for? Is it to get a faster connection?