Ok I'm having this issue with usb hubs in that I can only use a keyboard/mouse will only work on them. I need to run MX232 LCD, Bearpaw/PB 1200+ scanner DVD Duel Layer W/RW, 120GB HD, ipod dock, SE w810i dock USB Air rifle PSP, 2 X thumb drives. All from only 2 USB PC ports. Can someone recomend a powered hub(s) that will do the job?
Well having a chat today and it seams there is a problem with PB/bearpaw usb scanners running through the hubs. Would a patch lead with a dedicated 5v across the power line work?
again, get a hub that has an external power source (plugs into a wall outlet) that way it doesn't draw power from the pc, and you still get a fully functional usb hub.
Can you add a plug-in (PCI) USB card to your mobo with a few more ports? One problem could be that a hub is sharing the bandwidth to everything plugged in, and some of your stuff needs a lot of bandwidth. Mice and keyboards don't need much.
bandwidth will definitely be an issue with a Hub. Recently used a hub with two web cams, it was externally powered, and it couldn't sustain a decent data through put. have a look into the pci usb expansion card, for the equipment that will need more bandwidth. then use a hub for the less bandwidth hungry things!!
