Does this kbd absolutely require 2 USB ports for connex? Will it run on just one port & are these USB 2.0 connections?
1154177
One USB is for the keyboard itself the other is for extra USB ports on the top right of the keyboard so for just the keyboard you only need one of the plugs. If you are short on USB ports I would recommend you plug in both ends of the cord and use the extra ports on the keyboard. I believe it uses USB 2.0 ports.
163301
Yes they are 2.0. No, it does not need 2 USB to work. The second USB plug is because the there are USB ports on the keyboard and that cord needs to be plugged in for them to work. I personally do not uses the ports on the keyboard so I only have the keyboard plugged in. Hope this helps.
1456220
It only needs the 2 usb plugs if you have a really old mac or pc if your laptop is only couple years old you'll be fine I run it off one cable using win tablet
1348298
No you do not necessarily need to use both USB cables. If you want to use both, then you will need a short extension cable. But I I only use one cable on my netbook
412574
It's USb only. It says to use double connectors, but I use it with only a single connector with my iMac; and it works fine. Using the double connector might make it a little faster, but this is fine for me.
1242195
You don't have to use both of the USB ports, I only use the one. The thought is the secondond USB cable will increase the speed but honestly I haven't noticed any marked increase
2110247
It is for connecting two devices to one usb port, in and of itself it provides no power whatsoever, nor does it in anyway provide or enable whatever software is required to make devices work. Clear? It is excellent for connecting two non-powered items such as a key board and mouse. In addition there is no switching mechanism, thus its function is to make available two usb ports using only one on the computer.
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IF the product you are looking at is model # F7D8301, then it has 2 USB ports. The F7D4301 is the same product, but supposedly a part No. change due to a marketing effort. Belkin makes a zillion routers in the same package, and usually the ones with only 1 USB have a part number ending in 02. Also, the 02s have a lower performance Ethernet switch. Look carefully at the amazon page to try to determine what you are buying. It's hard to tell who is making things more difficult for the buyer, Belkin or Amazon. Look for my review on the F7D8301. It works great with Tomato firmware, and maybe OK with the latest Belkin FW. IF the product you are looking at is model # F7D8301, then it has 2 USB ports. The F7D4301 is the same product, but supposedly a part No. change due to a marketing effort. Belkin makes a zillion routers in the same package, and usually the ones with only 1 USB have a part number ending in 02. Also, the 02s have a lower performance Ethernet switch. Look carefully at the amazon page to try to determine what you are buying. It's hard to tell who is making things more difficult for the buyer, Belkin or Amazon. Look for my review on the F7D8301. It works great with Tomato firmware, and maybe OK... » Read More IF the product you are looking at is model # F7D8301, then it has 2 USB ports. The F7D4301 is the same product, but supposedly a part No. change due to a marketing effort. Belkin makes a zillion routers in the same package, and usually the ones with only 1 USB have a part number ending in 02. Also, the 02s have a lower performance Ethernet switch. Look carefully at the amazon page to try to determine what you are buying. It's hard to tell who is making things more difficult for the buyer, Belkin or Amazon. Look for my review on the F7D8301. It works great with Tomato firmware, and maybe OK with the latest Belkin FW. « Show Less
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yes it is required 2 usb 2.0 port, but actually I am using with just one usb 3.0, and for it working very good and I am using very big software like Inventor or ANSys.
471893
thats is true IF u dont have USB3 conector on your motherboard... if u have it, then u can use both USB conectors.
1669038
As far as I know the only connections it supports are WiFi and ethernet. The USB is for file sharing.
405395
I'm not 100% tech savvy, but I think the major difference would be speed, if I'm not mistaken. 3.0 is the latest standard, isn't it? I think the transfer speed makes the difference, in which case I don't mind this one because I don't have any 3.0 USB items....I'm not much help in this matter, I just needed extra ports because I've downsized from a desktop to a laptop temporarily, so when I saw this I just grabbed it. It works quite well for what it's worth. I'm sorry if it this doesn't help.
609444
Hey Meister no it does not have any USB ports, this Keyboard can only be used as intended "Wireless"..BTW I Loveeeeee this Key Board!! 8 ^ )
789546
No it does not (in most instances). I have always used it with just a single USB connection.
1035363
it is 3.0 but it comes with a separate USB cable to provide power if your using USB 2.0, so in that case you will need 2 USB ports. BTW USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 are the exact same connector, USB 3.0 just provides more power.
672884
One is for data, on is for power. Depends on your drive and computer. I only had to use 1 USB port and it works perfectly.
77806
If you only need one Ethernet port, and most of us do, as we are not running servers, this will work and will give you "gigabit" Ethernet capability. I do not know if Windows will configure two ports to run at the same time without using a server OS.
1375149
Yes, it will work and work well with just one USB connection. It has two to "supposedly" provide extra power during "heavy" use in lieu of the extra power brick included with some models. I have used it both ways and have had no issues with it. It is a great little box and I intend to buy at least 3 more of them. I am currently using the one to try out various distros of Linux since I ditched my large tower case I have used in the past. I am now running triple boot Linux on the one I am using now and have had no problems at all.