Does the hub turn off and on with the computer or does it stay on all the 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.
2039302
Turns off with the computer. That said, if it is connected to a Mac it will will still work when it is in sleep state as Macs do charge external devices while in that state.
2039303
Mine is connected to a desktop and when I secure the PC the USB goes off. When I start the PC the USB lights up and is active.
2039304
Its hard to tell when the power seems to go on and off as there is no light indicating the power is on or an on/off switch. Basically the lights indicating that a device is plugged in comes on (a mouse for example) .. if you don't move the mouse for a while the light goes out, once you move the mouse the light comes on.
1305735
The controlled outlets work off one device, which is plugged into the "master" outlet. I have my CPU plugged into that one, since I don't use the peripherals when the computer is off. Theoretically, you could plug anything into it, even a lamp, and when you turned it off all of the controlled outlets would go off as well. The outlets do stay on for 90 seconds after the "master" is turned off. Perhaps that is what is confusing you. Hope this helps.
816726
When the hub is on and the computer is off, the attached devices are still being powered. The blue lights are to indicate that the port is in use. You have to manually turn the hub off to cut power to your attached devices.
133051
Mine works with my Powered hub, but I have to unplug it when I boot or reboot as it causes the boot to hang.
1543392
It can connect and disconnect, but as long as it is plugged in, it is always on. There is no switch
1178454
None. And, it stays cool. You can sit it on your desk if you like (it's a lovely form factor- the image does not do it justice). But it's a beast in terms of function; on one, I have a PC, 2 24" monitors, a switch, a router, VOIP, handset, cooling fan, speakers and I can unplug from the wall and nothing even flickers, let alone resets. (using the 1500AVR model)
2080729
Good question. I just clicked mine a few times. There are three little light squares above the button. When I click the little light bulb button the light underneath this panel goes on and off. I suppose the lighted panel is there to let you know if the computer is on or off?
991489
It stays on all the time when plugged in (no on/off switch). But it's a gentle warm, similar to the hat heating pads you might use indoors.
1299265
Yes, there IS an off/on switch on the Anker hub, located just below the ANKER name. It lights up when the unit is on. That said, when your computer and its peripherals are off, the Anker hub is drawing almost zero power, only from its LEDs, so leave it on all the time if you choose to.
2061259
I have the red version of this, its exactly the same except for the color of the lights, they stay on if your computer is on stand-by but should turn off if it is in sleep mode
1817197
No. It is *not a powered hub* and for the record, this is not just a "hub" in the normal sense. This is to switch up to 4 USB devices between 2 computers. I use it for a mouse, keyboard, and microphone and for those devices it works fine. This includes a Razer mouse that does not fully work with at least some other KVM solutions.
1456941
This hub gets its power from the computer. If the computer comes backup after power outage the hub will have power. There is NO on-off switch/button on the hub.
42403
Yes, a device like this would cause a powered external drive to stay on as long as the USB hub is powered.
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.
636388
there is no power button. as long as the computer is not asleep, the hub is active
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.
2228106
So the on/off is the scroll button toggle red for on. Transparent for off. If you unplug the USB from your PC/laptop the mouse turns off automatically until plugged in again.