Questions & Answers for Belkin 7-Port Ultra-Slim USB 2.0 Desktop Hub
Belkin 7-Port Ultra-Slim USB 2.0 Desktop Hub
12 Questions + 4 Answers
12 Questions from the Community
-
Do I need new connecting USB cables for my devices?
I'm using an iMac 24". I currently have an old hub attached to a printer, card reader, old floppy drive, and ....... maybe something else.
Anyhow, if I upgrade to a USB 2.0 Hub, do I need new (e.g. USB 2.0) cables connecting each device to the Belkin Hub ?- Asked by Bruce C from Williamston
- Feb 4, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
Answer
Good question, Bruce! Thankfully, you would not need new cables for a USB 2.0 Hub.
USB Technology is backwards-compatible, so an ancient USB 1.0 cable would plug into the USB 2.0 port on the hub. However, your connection would be limited to the speeds that you're used to. If you bought new cables to match the new hub, however, you would have access to the far greater speeds of USB 2.0.- Answered by Cliff L from Warren
- Feb 8, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
-
I want to plug a Mac and PC up to the same printer. Can I connect 2 computers to this hub and plug into my printer?
- Asked by Amy H from Mount Pleasant
- Oct 25, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
I have USB Internet dongle that's quite thick and covers the space for the second USB device. Can I use one of these?
- Asked by Amy R from Brisbane
- Jan 27, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Best Answer
Yes you can use the usb hub with any computer pc or mac that has a usb port. This is a USB 2.0 port and it regulates speed to 2.0 even if you have a usb 3.0 port it works. If you have a usb port 1.0 it might have issues. Mac Book Air doesn't have a usb 1.0 port so you don't have to worry.
- Answered by John K from Lantana
- Jul 4, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
-
can i use the belkin 7-Port Ultra-Slim USB 2.0 Metal Desktop Hub with a usb power adapter?
i would like to use this to charge multiple divices at once with a usb power adapter(like the on that coms with the iPad)
- Asked by James H from West Seneca
- Apr 10, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
Answer
This product will not charge an iPad. It says so right on the tin. It doesn't draw nearly enough power to do that. I have not used this product - It may charge an iPhone, but not as quickly as the Apple charger. It may not be able to provide that much power to more than one port at a time.
You're best off looking for products designed to charge devices, and not usb hubs. USB power adapters often send more power over USB than is officially allowed by the USB standard.- Answered by Ben D from San Francisco
- Jul 7, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Is the USB hub compatable with ipad2?
- Asked by Jennifer H from Lake Forest
- Jan 29, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
Answer
You can connect the iPad through this hub, but you cannot charge it that way.
- Answered by Raymond G from Calgary
- Jul 28, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Will this USB hub work with time capsule
I have an iMac and time capsule. I want to increase the # of USB devices on the network by connecting a USB hub into the single USB port on the time capsule. I am not sure if I need a powered USB hub.
- Asked by Rody Y from Irvine
- Jul 13, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
can I use this to attach my super drive to my mac book pro retina?
I have read the reviews about the super drive, and some say you cannot connect your super drive through the hub?
- Asked by Brianna L from Bayside
- Oct 2, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
-
will my superdrive work in this hub, when the hub is on the Macbook Air?
- Asked by Annabelle I from San Francisco
- Sep 20, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
does this hub work with new mac mini?
- Asked by Lisa M from Egg Harbor Township
- Jun 2, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate