Belkin 7-Port Desktop USB Hub
Significantly expand the number of USB devices you can connect to your computer with the Belkin USB Desktop Hub. It gives you the choice of connecting peripherals through the back or front ports, so you can reserve the front port for a flash drive or other device you regularly add and remove while using the back ports for stationary devices.
- Seven 480 Mbit/s downstream ports
- Fully compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices
- Supports "hot swapping" of USB devices
- Mac and Windows compatible
Overview
The Belkin Desk Hub provides seven downstream USB ports that offer backward-compatible, plug-and-play connectivity with all USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices— including scanners, printers and mass-storage devices. The Hub is self-powered, so you can cascade devices with additional hubs and connect more than a hundred USB devices to a single port.
Features
- Compliant with Universal Serial Bus specification 2.0 (data rate 1.5/12/480 Mbit/s)
- Backward-compatible with Universal Serial Bus specification 1.1 (data rate 1.5/12 Mbit/s)
- Compatible with Mac and PC
- Approved by USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF)
- Support for plug-and-play specifications
- Support for “hot swapping” of USB devices
- Seven 480 Mbit/s downstream ports
- Fully compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices
Did you notice?
The design sleekly combines form, fit and function, while conveniently adding easy-access USB ports on the front of your computer for spur-of-the-moment connections to your camera or iPod.
Apple Recommends for...
Expanding the number of USB hubs for your iMac or Mac Pro system.
System requirements
- Mac OS 9.2 or OS X v10.x or later; or Windows 98 SE/2000/Me/XP/Vista
Technical specifications
- Downstream ports: 7
- Per-port voltage: DC +5V
- Per-port current: 500mA (max) (self-powered mode)
- Power mode: Self-powered/bus-powered
- Operating temperature: 5° C ~ 40° C
- Storage temperature: -20° C ~ 60° C
- Enclosure: ABS
- Power supply output: DC 5V, 2.6A
- Plug size: 3.5mm (outer); 1.0mm (center)
- Plug polarity: Center-pin positive
What's in the box?
- Belkin USB Desk Hub
- AC power adapter
- User manual
- USB device cable
Warranty
One year
Mfr. Part No.: F4U017
Most Useful Reviews
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Belkin 7-Port Desktop USB Hub
Great product, great design!
Written by JK from Scarborough
7-Aug-2009
When I made the switch from my old Power Mac to a new Mac mini last month, perhaps the only thing I miss from my Power Mac was the front-facing USB port. Although I do own a 20" Cinema Display with the built-in USB hub, it is very inconvenient reaching blindly behind the screen to plug in peripherals like USB keys or my iPod.
I needed a solution!
As I was looking through numerous USB hubs, 2 things caught my eye about this particular model. Firstly, it's beautiful, simple design and lack of tacky LED lights. Second, it's high price-point.
This is a beautifully crafted device put together by one of the best peripheral manufacturers out there, Belkin. The 2 front-facing USB ports are extremely convenient and there are another 5 on the back for future expansion. The unit includes a power supply, however, it can run without it as well when low-power devices are connected (mice, keyboard, etc.). All in all, this is an amazing product and is a great accessory for anyone who just bought themselves a Mac mini and would like a couple front facing USB ports. As the other reviewer said, don't bother with the 4-port version. It's only $10 cheaper and you only get one front-facing port as opposed to 2.
The only reason why I'm rating it 4 stars as opposed to 5 is because it's about twice the price of most other USB hubs out there. It is, however, the case with this product that you get what you pay for! …More78 of 79 people found this useful
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Belkin 7-Port Desktop USB Hub
Very nice, sleek design, good power supply
Written by BT from Long Valley
23-Jul-2009
Needed a few more ports so I started looking for a 7 port USB2 hub. The design of this new (2009) design from Belkin I found visually appealing; no translucent plastic to see the guts, no flashing LEDs, no wild colors, small size, vertically oriented sockets for a minimal footprint, two easy to get to sockets on the front for thumb drives and temporary connections.
Plus, the power supply is a narrow, modern design rated for 3.5 - 3.8 A at 5 Volts, so plenty of power even if all 7 ports were drawing the rated 500ma each (in theory, YMMV). I am currently using the 5 rear ports to connect iPod dock, a scanner, 2 external drives, keyboard and the power supply is cool to the touch.
I mounted the hub under a 2" high bridge I fabricated which supports my (closed) 15" MBP under a Cinema display and serves as a "garage" for my external drives, so all the cables are obscured and the two front ports easy to access.
Highly recommended, but one star off for price. Price will likely come down as the hub becomes available in more channels. I wouldn't waste my time with the 4 port version. …More96 of 99 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
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what for is de AC adapter? does it needs to be conected to AC for working?
- Asked by PR
- 11-Nov-2009
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I can hook a mac keyboard to this correct?
- Asked by TP from Ansonia
- 4-Nov-2009
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will this work with an airport extreme so all peripherals are plugged into this and this plugged into my airport extreme?
- Asked by AK from highlands ranch
- 16-Nov-2009
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will this work with an airport extreme so all peripherals are plugged into this and this plugged into my airport extreme?
- Asked by AK from highlands ranch
- 16-Nov-2009
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what for is de AC adapter? does it needs to be conected to AC for working?
- Asked by PR
- 11-Nov-2009
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What are the physical dimensions of this unit? Namely, width,height & depth. I want to make a hole in the back panel of my desk to mount it.
- Asked by CF from Damariscotta
- 10-Nov-2009
