Does this function as a USB hub, ie linking externals to a computer?
780191
No. The device itself has to be plugged into a wall outlet. But it is great if you need to charge more than two devices.
780192
No, it will not work as a USB hub at all. It will only charge elcectronic devices....
677286
Yep. This is a USB 3 hub. I am running USB 3.0 hard drives, printer, ethernet cable from it and it is exceptionally fast.
197409
No it is a not a USB3 compatible hub.Any USB3 drives plugged into it will be downconverted to USB2and if it was to be plugged into a USB 3 port it would only be USB2 speeds.
1867068
Yes, I have a 320gb usb external hard drive operating off of this hub and it works fine for me.
977184
Not external to the computer. It has a 'two' part USB connection, actually two spiced USB connections to your computer where it gets its power. It works with one connection but increases range (supposedly) with a second.
1681291
I have only use it as a hub to increase the number of USB ports in my computer. I do not know if it works in other devices.
608328
Yes. Old description. And supports usb SCSI mode which is rare for these. Even through a hub if the hub supports it. I like the anchor hubs.
995701
Yes, I have A USB hub that I used with a mouse, keyboard, and flash drive all at the same time.
1477915
I found this link you might want to read first :http://forums.cnet.com/7723-13973_102-601738/usb-hub/It works fine for my computer expansion but it may not be 100 percent for your application.So far I've had no problems with mine breaking down.
95049
Yes. The manual clearly states that external power is required at all times. USB 3.0 ports are supposed to provide up to 900 mA, each, so requiring an external power source for hubs is pretty much written in stone.Also, it is worth noting that older computer systems probably do not have USB 3.0 ports built into them. My own laptop is a 2011 ThinkPad, and I had to buy an adapter card to get the support.
870955
this doesn't have it's own network adapter. Unless the USB external drive has a network adapter don't believe that will work. Sorry :(
389814
you're wrong this device is used to connect an internal hard drive as an external hard drive via usb, but in my case it did not work.
664033
Yes, the USB hub with multiple ports replaces the one USB port on your laptop. This allows you to gain more USB ports for more connectivity of devices and peripherals.
1887456
no. this is strictly an external backup drive with usb as the sole interface to the computer.
2181295
Yes. It works as a typical usb drive. Not to be confused with a hard drive.
1476436
Is there any confirmation that the USB port can link to a computer or media player (NMT)?
565125
No, the USB port is for plugging an additional hard drive into the device for sharing.