Dog Bone 4 Port USB 2.0 Hub for Computer Laptop PC

Specifications:

• White dog bone 4 Port USB Hub for computer Laptop PC
• Individual port over-current protection
• High speed data transfer rate of the 4 Port USB Hub up to 480Mbps
• Interesting dog bone shape designed dog bone 4 Port USB Hub for PC, laptop and computer
• This 4 Port USB Hub for computer is ideal USB expansion for portable use on the road or at home
• This 4 Port USB 2.0 Hub is perfect for connecting USB 1.1 or 2.0 peripherals such as USB mice, USB Portable Hard Drives, USB CD-R/RW or DVD-ROM drives and USB 1.1 hubs
• This 4 Port USB 2.0 Hub allows simultaneous operation of up to four separate devices all attached to a single USB port
• Friendly and ergonomic design makes this 4 Port Hub quite easy protection
• Plug and play installation directly. It is powered by USB port
• This 4 Port Hub supports Windows2000, WinME, Windows XP, and Vista
• Size: 79 x 45 x 24mm / 3.1 x 1.8 x 0.9in (L x W x H)

Details:

• High speed data transfer rate of the USB 2.0 Hub up to 480Mbps, interesting dog bone shape designed dog bone 4 Port USB Hub for PC, laptop and computer

• This 4 Port Hub is perfect for connecting USB 1.1 or 2.0 peripherals such as USB mice, USB Portable Hard Drives, USB CD-R/RW or DVD-ROM drives and USB 1.1 hubs

How to Install USB 2.0 Hub:

• The Universal Serial Bus, better known as USB, revolutionized the way that peripherals connect to computers and enabled true plug-and-play functionality. The biggest problem that most people have with USB (and it's second-generation technology, USB 2.0) is that there seems never to be enough USB 2.0 ports to plug in all of your peripherals and USB-ready components. This doesn't have to be a problem, however; with the addition of a USB 2.0 hub on or near your computer, you can greatly increase the amount of USB ports that are available for your use. Installing a USB 2.0 hub is easy, only taking a few minutes of your time
• Choose one of the devices that are currently plugged in to your USB 2.0 slots and unplug it. You can do this with your computer shut down if you wish, but because of the plug-and-play nature of USB, it isn't necessary. You should use your operating system's option to safely shut down the hardware prior to removing it if possible, however (not all operating systems will have this option.) Make sure that the slot that you vacate is an actual USB 2.0 port and not USB 1.0 or 1.1; though the hub will still function on one of the lesser ports, your transfer speed will be greatly reduced
• Place your USB 2.0 hub on a flat, stable surface near your computer (or on it, if you so desire.) You may wish to use dual-sided tape, hook-and-loop tape (such as Velcro), or a similar method to secure the hub without permanently affixing it to the surface you've placed it on. Attach the power cord to the hub and plug it in
• Connect the USB 2.0 hub to the USB port that you previously opened using the USB cable provided with the hub. Allow your operating system a moment to recognize the hub and install the proper drivers to allow the USB 2.0 ports in the hub to function
• Confirm that the hub drivers were installed successfully (a message from your operating system should inform you that your new hardware is ready to use.) You may now plug the device that you previously unplugged into the hub; you will receive the same connection speed and powered USB functionality from the hub that you would from a standard powered USB 2.0 port

How to Troubleshoot a USB Hub:

• Connect only minor USB hardware to a USB hub (such as a keyboard and mouse). Hardware that sends a large, steady stream of data requires a directly USB connection. For this reason, avoid connecting flash drives, external hard drives and webcams to USB hubs
• Disconnect the USB cable running from the hub and connect it into a different USB port. Occasionally, USB ports on a computer system do not function correctly with some USB hardware, so changing the USB port the hub is connected to corrects the problem
• Connect USB hardware to the USB hub only after the computer has powered on. Connecting the equipment beforehand may result in the system being unable to detect the hardware
• Install the provided driver for the USB hub. Although most hubs are plug-and-play (meaning you need not install a driver), your computer may require the information in order to detect all the additional connection ports. Insert the driver installation CD into the disc drive of the computer, then follow the on-screen prompts to completely install the drivers onto the computer system

How to Identify a USB Hub Type:

• Click on the "Start" menu
• Click on the Control Panel. A new window will pop open on your computer screen
• Click on "System and Maintenance."
• Click on "Device Manager." A second window will pop open. According to Microsoft, you may also be prompted for an "Administrator Password" in Windows Vista or Windows 7. Unless you deliberately changed your administrator password, it will likely be the same password you use to log in to your computer
• Click on "Universal Serial Bus Controllers" from the list of devices currently installed on the computer. The devices will be listed alphabetically, so you can find this device near the very bottom of the long device list. Clicking on this option will expand the heading to show all the different USB devices used by your computer
• Locate the "PCI to USB Host Controllers." Even though there will be "USB Root Hubs" listed, these devices simply indicate the presence of USB hubs linked to your USB controllers, and they do not give you any clue as to what type of hubs your computer actually uses. According to Microsoft, if the host controllers contain the words "Enhanced" in their headings, then your computer has USB 2.0 hubs. If the heading "PCI to USB Host Controller" is not preceded or followed by some variant of the word "Enhanced," then you're using the older 1.1 version hubs

Package Included:

• 1 x Dog Bone 4 Port USB 2.0 Hub