Does it make a difference if this is plugged into USB2 or USB3 port?
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I don't know USB3.0 port.I only use usb2.0 in PC.But it's very fast. And this is 5G(AC LINK). It's very fast wireless system.If you are using USB3.0 port, It's more faster than USB2.0.
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It will still run at the same speed of USB 2.0, regardless of whether it's plugged into a USB 2.0, or USB 3.0 port. That being said, yes it will work in a 3.0 port, no it won't operate at 3.0 speeds. USB 3.0 connectors are blue on the end to allow everyone to tell the difference between the two.
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The computer that I plugged it into has only USB2 ports. It works just fine. Sorry I can't answer if it would work with a USB3 port.
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I have it in a USB3 port, the inside of the plug is Blue which I was told means use a Blue USB 3 port on my PC.I do have USB 2 ports on my PC, but never tried one. Hope this helps, you can contact Linksys online chat if you don't get the answer here. Just noticed this was about the mini, I have the larger unit.
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I plugged in a crappy USB 2.0 key to test this - an old Verbatim that I would swear is slower than a floppy drive. It didn't slow down the read/writes on my super speedy USB3 Patriot Magnum at all. So, no, USB 2 devices won't slow down USB 3 devices.
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Seems to work well when connected to a regular USB port. So far I have not confirmed that any of the USB ports I have used are USB2. I apologize for that. Good luck with finding a definate answer.
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Depends on the computer/laptop a lot of manufactures like to make the connection blue, or have a special symbol. If you look in your computer management->Universal Serial Bus controller you should see one listed as USB 3.0.
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Mine came with a USB 2.0 cable. The difference is easily seen. USB 3.0 connectors have a Blue lip and USB 2.0/1.0 cables have a Black lip
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MANUFACTURER ANSWER: Thanks for asking! Yes it does, detailed specs are available here: http://plugable.com/products/usb2-cardram3
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I think there's one very important point that no one has mentioned: USB 3.0 provides 0.9 amps while USB 2.0 provides 0.5 amps. Keep that in mind. BTW, 3.5" always needs the power adapter; 2.5" USUALLY (not always) is not required.
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it should work with a USB 2.0. to figure out if it is a 2 or 3 you have to go to the control panel and look for the ports. right click on the port you are using and click properties. if your computer is more than a year old chances are it is a USB 2.0. the difference between the two is speed of transfer with 3.0 being faster.
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Yes, it should. Just pay attention that you use the correct port (marked "2.1")
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Yes absolutely,but speed wont be same as usb3.0. So hence you will get regular speed with USB 2.0.
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The 2.0 port is powered through the 3.0 header. It is divided up in the unit itself. When you hook up the 3.0, the 2.0 will work as well!
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If the "bar" running the width of the connector is blue, it's USB 3.0. No blue, USB 2
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No, all USB ports on computers are essentially the same except for the power output. USB 2.0 ports output .5 Amps (500mA) while USB 3.0 ports output .9 Amps (900mA). USB ports that are on AC adapters and phone chargers are capable of outputting much more power.
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It really doesn't matter, because no CD/DVD drive is going to send or receive data faster than USB 2.0 can comfortably handle. Having a USB 3.0 connection would not speed up the drive's performance. (As pointed out elsewhere, USB 3.0 ports are backward-compatible with USB 2.0 peripherals, so the drive will work whether the port you connect it to is USB 2.0 or 3.0.)
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Yes, it works fine in USB 2.0 ports, usually faster than a 2.0 flash drive in the same port. You won't get the screaming speeds of a 3.0 flash drive in a 3.0 port, but it's definitely an improvement over the 2.0 flash drive.
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I have USB 3 version (backward compatible with USB 2) and the power supply has steady blue light on when it is plugged in.
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The 2 usb is there to simply give more power. Mine ran perfectly fine with 1 usb. But if it doesnt just plug 2 usb in for more power