Have read some past reviews about some of these antennas needing two usb ports because of power consumption. Is this one of them? Thanks
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Not this unit. I use it on a laptop built in 2006 (Compaq nc6120) and it uses only one USB port and it works wonderfully.
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I am using the device with an older desktop with USB 2.0 with all ports utilized (including two back up drives, keyboard, mouse and phone charger) and I have never had any such issue.
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I had never heard that. I have not had any power issues with them. I sent a set of these to a friend in WA to use when he travels. He said they are working just fine and have really increased his reception.
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My cable plug would not fit, and when using it, no more of a help then my notebooks wifi. I thought it was going to boost my wifi, it did not.
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It's supposed to need two USB ports to power it.source: http://reviewstash.com/viewtopic.php?id=1046
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Ok it has 2 usb plugs that need to be plugged in at the same time? If this is so will having a usb hub running usb3 work (my hub has the duo like plug side by side on one plug)
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To answer your question yes is port supplies the 2 amps. Each USB port is dedicated. Unlike a hub that would split power. I had two iPads connect as well as one iPad and one iPhone and it worked perfectly
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Reading the description of that antenna, I noticed that it has a built in amplifier. Try using it first, to see what your reception is, before adding a separate amp.
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No, I had to purchase an extra antennae because my laptop only came with 2. It is the tyco brand. But even with two antennae connected, it still works fine. I think the third antennae is for 5ghz channels only
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In general you can charge USB devices on a powered hub with out a computer. I do it with my FitBit, cellphone and my son's 3DXL. As far as this hub is concerned, it under powered. Their 10 port has more power and USB 3.I bought the 12 found it not capable to power 6 devices at 2.5 watts and reviewed them with my experience. They responded to tell me in my needs I should use their 10 port and return the 12. I have done that and the 10 port is doing the job.
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If your TV has a USB port, the antenna is powered by it. No other power source is needed.
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Unfortunately you already answered this question. Yes, it will require two separate ports to power this device.
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Its here on my desk top right now, thus it is easy to verify your question. NO, the unit immediately went off line and disconnected. Upon application of the power it came back on line. I selected this unit for two reasons:USB 3.0 and the higher current capacity. I have in the past been frustrated with "low cost" hubs that won't charge a phone for example.Hope this helps.Michael
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Just remember that if they are all power hungry devices that there is a limited supply of power on anything USB related, in this case you have 2A limit, or approximately 4 full power devices (USB 2.0 has a 500mA cap). If this doesn't seem to be the problem, maybe you just got a bad one.
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I do not know the proper answer, but I presume the answer involves factors of power load and data throughput. Peripheral USB devices that have their own power source should result in more devices being workable. Likewise, more devices of low power draw can be supported than those that require higher power from the host device. As for data bandwidth, it stands to reason that more devices will have to share the maximum data transfer of the host device port. Even though I can't provide a definite answer, perhaps this will help identify issues to research further.
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A quick look at that shows it has 4 antennas, and this pack has 3. If I recall correctly when researching new antennas I found other 9db's in a 2-pack; maybe get two of those? Beyond that, it looks like it has the correct connector type, but I can't confirm. One thing I did find was that Linksys plans to introduce an optional high-gain upgrade set sometime this summer. Sorry I wasn't more helpful.
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The one that I purchased came with a power pack which is needed if you have a weak signal or want to have a strong signal to each RF output. In my case I use all 8 and the power is definitely needed.
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Hi M. Prince,Just like the listing note stated, we recommend that you avoid simultaneously connecting five or more of such "self-powered" devices. To ensure a stable connection, the connected devices must not exceed a combined current of 5A. This is especially important for any devices with high power requirements such as "self-powered" hard drives which draw power from the USB port. Anker Team1-800-988-7973 support@ianker.com Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm(pst)
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I think it's restricted to 2.4 amps per port, however, this should not be an issue, no device that charges using USB pulls 4 amps
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If you are close to an airport you shouldn't have any problem. Are you up in the air or on the ground? I am assuming the battery is fully charged! Make there is nothing wrong with the antenna.