jebinio Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Is it okay to attatch a usb hub to my surface pro 3 to use a Ethernet adapter, a flash drive simultaneously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schoondoggy Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 It should be OK. It will take time to connect to the network each time you plug in the hub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebinio Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 You can totally do that. I connect an external hard drive, an ethernet adapter, as well as my smartphone via a powered USB 3.0 hub, and it all works like a charm. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/07/azyvavyg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebinio Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 hi, can you recommend a HUB. Do I need extra power for the hub????????????, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 This is the one I use. It's powered. Does it need to be powered? If you want to plug in SATA drives, especially more than one I recommend it. Plus a powered hub draws a lot less current out of your device, heating it up less. Certified Data USB 3.0 Switch Hub - 4 Port - GUH-3912 http://www.londondrugs.com/Certified-Data-USB-3.0-Switch-Hub---4-Port---GUH-3912/L7395205,default,pd.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebinio Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 thankz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
israguard Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I have a question please on the pic of the power hub. How come there is an on/off switch for each connection?. When a USB hub is powered don't you just want them all powered?. I have a very small USB hub for travel.. It's not USB 3.0 for sure.. But it's feather weight but it has an adaptor input on the side.. Do I just spend $5 and get an adaptor or the fact that it's not USB 3.0 and doesn't have a switch suggest I shouldn't use it?. It would be for Ethernet and MagicJack only and maybe an external webcam. Tks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
israguard Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 The individual power switches let you turn off gear that you don't use a lot. Let's say: You're working on an assignment that's stored on your computer's internal hard drive. With individual switches you can keep your external hard drive turned off until you want to back up your document at the end of the day while you can use the ethernet adapter the whole time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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