If a USB 2.0 hub is also "backward compatible" with 1.1, does that also mean (in addition to the fact that USB 1.1 devices will work when plugged into the hub) that it will work if plugged into a 1.1 port? I basically want to make sure that if I purchase a USB 2.0 hub, it will work ok with my USB 1.1 port. Thank you!
2006-12-19 06:39:40 · 5 answers · asked by evehak 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
The hub would be backward-compatible, but everything would operate at USB 1.1 speeds from the motherboard, which probably isn't what you want.
For best results, you should get both a USB hub, and a USB 2.0 PC Card (slides into a PCMCIA slot) - then you'll be able to conect from there to the hub, and have USB 2.0 support throughout.
Make sure that you get a powered hub with its own AC adapter, not a smaller unpowered hub - I find that running too many USB devices frequently leads to lockups, because the devices draw too much power from the system bus (what the devices actually pull and what the specs state are often two different things) - so having a powered hub helps immensely.
2006-12-19 06:52:36 · answer #1 · answered by Proto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In theory and practise yes, but because of conflicts no. I have a powered four USB hub and have four devices connected to it. But those devices are only used one at a time so there is no conflict. When USBs first came out most computers only had two. Consequently, nowhere to put anything. Hence the hub appeared. Thought I would put the scanner and the printer together [logical?]. You wouldn't believe the problems I had!
2016-05-22 21:36:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it wil work, but at the slower speed of 1.1. To get the speed enhancements provided by USB 2.0 you need to have 2.0 supported devices from the motherboard all the way to the external device.
2006-12-19 06:42:42 · answer #3 · answered by karkov48 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes!
the usb 2.0 hub will be compatible with your laptop's usb 1.1 port.
note:
the hub has no logic, preference or knowledge of what it is plugged into or what is plugged into itself. essentially it's the number and locations of the wires and pins inside the cable (and connectors) that determine whether it's spec 1.0, 1.1 or 2.0.
2006-12-19 06:51:39 · answer #4 · answered by rattler243 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a pcmcia usb 2.0 adapter, that will handle your demands. You might even get firewire ports along with it for the same price.
2006-12-19 06:47:06 · answer #5 · answered by Jeyan J 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋