How To Add A USB 2.0 Hub To Your Computer
Otis Cooper
Digital and video Cameras, scanners, mp3 players, and just
about every other electronic device are designed to be
connected to your computer.
And all new computers make it simple to connect these devices
with the use of the USB or Universal Serial Bus port. But with
the many devices you may have, you can still run short of these
ports.
If you find your computer using all of its USB ports, you can
get your hands on a USB Hub. This hub contains several usb
ports. So rather than unplugging one device to plug in another,
a usb hub allows you to connect multiple devices.
To setup a usb hub on your computer you need to be sure your
system allow you to connect the hub. If your computer was made
before 1997 it most likely won't support a USB.
Check your computer to see if there is a usb port available.
http://www.ultimatepcrepair.com/photos.html have photos showing
what USB ports look like and where they should be found in any
computer.
You should consider the reason you want to purchase a USB hub.
This will help in deciding the type of usb hub you want to
purchase. And research the device you want to connect, as not
all devices can be connected to USB hubs.
The two types of USB hubs are the Self Powered which draws
power from an external power supply and the bus powered hub
which is inserted in an expansion slot and draws power from the
motherboard.
Some devices that use large amounts of power work poorly with
bus powered hubs. A scanner for example, will wotk much better
connected to a self powered USB hub.
When connecting a device to the USB hub, see what version of
usb it may be. USB 1.0 was the first version released and today
the fast version is the usb 2.0 All USB 2.0 hubs are backward
compatible. This allows them to run the slower USB 1.0 devices.
The price of a hub 2.0 hub varies from about $25.00 to $65.00
and comes in several brands. The price depends on the number of
ports you want on the hub.
INSTALLING YOUR NEW USB HUB
Its always a good practice to backup your files before you work
in your computer. Remove the hub from its packing and carefully
inspect it for damaged and be sure all components are present.
Stop and carefully read the hub manual for instructions such as
turn the computer off first or that you must install the
software before connecting the hub to the computer.
If you have a powered hub, plug the power cord in an outlet and
connect the usb cable from the usb hub into an open USB port.
With the hub connected place the cd rom that come with the hub
and install the software onto the hard drive.
Set the USB hub in a location where you can easily connect your
scanner, modem, or other devices. Remember that your computer only
runs at the highest usb speed. If your hub is a USB 2.0 but your
computer only supports USB 1.0 then the 1.0 connection will be
your max speed.
If your USB hub is self powered, install the card in an empty
expansion slot by removing the system unit cover, removing the
retaining screw and cover from the slot, firmly slide the card
in the slot, and use the retaining screw to secure it to the
motherboard.
Start your computer and your operating system should recognize
the new device. Install any software that came with the hub.You
may need to install a device driver to allow the computer to
communicate with the hub.
Its that easy and why not make it something fun to do. Learn as
you go and be in the state of mind to enjoy your task. You will
look forward to perform other tasks in the same state of mind.
About The Author: Otis F. Cooper is solely dedicated to
boosting the knowledge and confidence of every computer user.
Use his informative articles and videos to understand all about
the drives in your computer. Learn and see more at
http://www.ultimatepcrepair.com
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