Can this hub work without the power adapter plugged in (i.e. work off the computer usb connection)?
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Yes, it works just fine plugged into a workstations USB port. I use the end port (power) to charge my phone while I'm at my desk.
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Mine works with my Powered hub, but I have to unplug it when I boot or reboot as it causes the boot to hang.
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The Belkin SuperSpeed USB hub will not provide power to the host computer nor draw power from computer battery. It has its own separate battery adapter.
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It includes a micro-usb cord that powers the device from your computer and transmits data from the built in USB hub. You can buy the extra power adapter, but it is not necessary.
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Yes. One thing that I had to do thought was first hook it up directly to my laptop and get it working. Then I could move it to a hub and it would work. For me, it did not work right away attached to the hub but has worked fine since.
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In general, I have found that the USB hubs that supply a wall-wart for power to the hub, do indeed NEED the power to the hub.Dick
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there is no power button. as long as the computer is not asleep, the hub is active
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i'm not sure exactly what you mean by this question, but, if the power to the port is off, the computer will not recognize the devices connected to that port.
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Yes, it is a powered hub so that any connected devices have the required power. So there is a power connection, Computer connection and the 6 USB ports. Hope this helps! Paul
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If you are going to want to charge devices, you'll have to get a power adapter to use with the hub. Right now it will split the 5V coming from the laptop into however many devices are plugged in.
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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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a good chance you will need a powered usb hub, but otherwise, yes it should. I've not found a laptop usb that can power it without the hub. However, the powered usb hub I have will power it, but only if the hub is not plugged in!!???!! Yeah, but expect some trial and error... good luck
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I don't think so I tried running a couple of devices directly off the cable and it actually would fail, it works great connected to a powered usb hub
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It should work but u may need a powered usb hub as this adapter is power hungry
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I have not attempted to use the hub w/o the power adapter, as I have nine USB components connected to it, including a webcam, two printers, two scanners, turntable, VCR, DVD drive, etc.
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It depends on its power usage. It may require the full 500mA coming from your computer's USB port. A hub shares its power limit across its ports. As long as no other devices attached to the hub require port power, it should work fine attached to it. If there is any doubt, don't do it as you are running the risk of data loss and physical damage to the card(s) and/or reader.
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Yes. I have connected multiple external hard drives to this hub. It is a powered hub and will power drives that are not externally powered themselves (Drives which have only a USB connector and no DC adapter input).