Can the all the ports be used to charge devices when the computer is off or unplugged?
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Hi Bryan F. Ritter, There is only one charging port and that is the 5V 2.1A Smart Charging Port. The other ports are used for data-transferring purpose only, which can not be served as standalone charger. Meanwhile, for the charging port, when your computer is off but the supplied power adapter is still plugged, the one charging port can still used to charge your device.Anker Team1-800-988-7973 support@ianker.com Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm(pst)
903084
I would defer to the manufacturer (Anker) perhaps to develop a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ's) including this one since only the manufacturer can adequately respond to the type of question that Bryan raised.
903085
as long as the power supply for the hub has power, then yes. it doesn't even have to be plugged into a computer if you are just using it for charging.
903086
Hi Bryan F. Ritter, There is only one charging port and that is the 5V 2.1A Smart Charging Port. The other ports are used for data-transferring purpose only, which can not be served as standalone charger. Meanwhile, for the charging port, when your computer is off but the supplied power adapter is still plugged, the one charging port can still used to charge your device. Anker Team 1-800-988-7973 support@ianker.com Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm(pst)
903087
Yes they can all be used to power devices without a computer but the amount of power each port has is very low compared to what a device would get from its own ac adapter.
841722
Yes. It needs to be on in order to charge any device could be in sleep mode if you want.
434837
I've never tried to use it unplugged so I don't know. I would think it would work that way because the plug is to power the two USB ports that you can charge things with.
105447
It is definitely not for charging laptops, just for connecting all the peripherals to it (and powering those devices).
1330377
This is powered by the a/c adapter, not the USB. I think it may know when to turn off and on because its hooked up to the computer. When the computer is on, it is on, and vice versa.
2066355
Yes you can use it for anything. You will want to turn off the power savings mode so when you turn off monitor, tv etc it won't turn everything plugged into the green outlets.
955240
My guess would be yes because it has needs a power supply which it gets from it's own plug in. Also, it remains lit up when the computer is off. That being said, I have not tried what you ask.
1236700
No. The board can be powered through USB, and you can purchase an external battery pack or wall wart to provide DC power away from a computer.
1551469
Yes, that is exactly what I do. Even though my laptop has a usb port, I did not want to tie it up just to get power from it.
1283772
Yes but only if charging from a wall outlet as soon as its connected to a PC via USB the WiFi turns off.
714386
I am not sure if there are power limitations, but you technically could plug them all into here. I use every outlet, but all of the equipment is not on at the same time.
2039301
As it uses an external power supply (not just power from the USB port), the power would remain on. I plug mine into a multiple power outlet device which I turn off after shutting down the computer and so the power will not be on all the time.
1966743
NO! It is a powered hub. Having said that, I love these puppies. I've got 5 total in use and highly recommend them. (See my earlier review.) on USB 3 items, they'll draw power from their own power supplies and the computer itself, you DON'T ever want to take a chance of burning out the USB on your puter or the device (Like hard-drives) due to a low power situation, EVER!The plugable 7 port hub is lighted to let you know when the device is properly connected and powered, on each port.
1529800
I haven't tried charging another device from this but the operation does not need power supply. Simply plugging in to the USB port is sufficient to run all the functions.
79776
Should work as long as the device not being used is completely powered off.
1383556
The ports are not in the light but in an "adapter" that can be plugged into the wall. So you have a cord coming from the light that ends in a USB plug - that plug can then plug into your computer for power or plug into one of the two slots in the adapter which is then plugged into an electric outlet.
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Yes, plugs in USB port on computer(the best) or can charge off control unit.