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Setting up the USB hub

Setting up the USB hub

USB-enabled laptop
USB Peripherals

Connect to USB keyboard, mouse, camera, printer, etc.

System requirements

To use the USB hub, your computer must have:USB port

USB-compliant operating system, such as Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OS 8.6 or above.

Installing the USB hub

To install the USB hub:

1Plug the cable into a Type A connector on the computer. The computer detects the hub and installs the required drivers.

2Plug the cables from the USB devices/peripherals into the downstream ports.

3Optional: Plug the power adapter into an AC electrical outlet, and then plug the other end of the cable into the USB hub’s power connector.

Note: Your computer’s USB controller can power some USB devices, but the controller may not provide enough power for all the USB devices you plug in. By connecting the USB hub to an electrical outlet, you make sure that all the USB devices get enough power.