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Plugable USB 2.0 4-Port High Speed Hub with 12.5W Power Adapter - with 12.5W Power Adapter
Charge and Sync Almost Anything
USB has become more than a way of connecting devices to a computer with plug and play ease and high performance, it has also become the method of choice to power and charge a huge range of portable battery-powered devices like cell phones, tablets, USB battery packs, handheld game consoles, e-readers, cameras, smartwatches, fitness trackers, bicycle lights, and many more.
Some of those mobile devices have adopted proprietary mechanisms to draw more power than USB was originally designed to allow which has caused confusion about charging but is now being solved by the USB-IF (USB Implementers Forum) Battery Charging (BC) standard.
The Plugable USB 2.0 4-Port Hub (USB2-HUB4BC) does everything existing USB hubs do, plus has support for the Battery Charging standard. So it's a no-compromise solution for both gaining extra USB ports, and for charging the newer generation of BC standard compliant devices. When a compliant device is attached it can charge at a faster rate (up to 1.5A vs 500mA of a standard port).
USB Battery Charging
Since the hub conforms to the USB Battery Charging specification, nearly any modern device will charge when connected. If the hub is connected to a host computer, you can also transfer photos or other files on the device to your computer.
Incompatible devices include early generation iPads and iPhones that don't use the Lightning connector, some older Android phones, and some of the larger Windows tablets. All of these devices require proprietary signaling and need a special charger.
USB 2.0 Connectivity
For basic USB connectivity, this hub works well with most devices. USB 2.0 has been the standard for device connections for quite a few years, so there are generally no surprises with a USB 2.0 hub.
Even USB 3.0 devices work on this hub because of backward compatibility. However, they will be limited to the USB 2.0 maximum of 480Mbps.
Size
The hub body measures 2.5in x 1.5in x 0.75in, plus the external power adapter.
The power adapter is not required for basic, low current, non-charging USB connectivity (up to 100mA per port), but we recommend using it for most situations.
Raspberry Pi
The hub pairs well with a Raspberry Pi because of its diminutive size. In the snake-eating-tail configuration, this hub can provide 3 extra ports, and simultaneously power the Pi.
Compatibility
- USB 2.0 has been ubiquitous for many years, nearly every operating system supports hosting USB 2.0 hubs
- Common exceptions to this are some Android tablets using an OTG cable, and car stereos, which do not support USB hubs
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7 Port USB Hub - Plugable USB Charging Station for Multiple Devices - and USB 2.0 Data Transfer with a 60W Power Adapter
Plugable's USB 2.0 7-Port Hub
The Plugable USB2-HUB7BC expands USB connectivity by enabling up to seven USB 2.0 devices to be added to any USB 2.0 capable desktop, laptop, or tablet computer.
The hub supports USB 2.0 transfer rates up to 480Mbps to allow data to move quickly between devices, ideal for high-throughput devices such as USB external hard drives, flash drives, and USB graphics adapters.
Technical Details
The hub features two internal Terminus Technology FE 1.1s Rev. B USB 2.0 hub chipsets for maximum forward and backwards compatibility between nearly all USB hosts and devices.
The FE1.1s is an advanced USB 2.0 hub controller featuring low power consumption, comprehensive USB charging support, and supports USB power management, allowing for improved power-efficient operation.
A Port For Everything
Most computers have an average of only 4-6 USB ports. With so many devices we depend on daily, that's just not enough. All seven ports are lined up front and center to allow easy insertion of devices with the power and host USB cable coming out the rear to reduce cable clutter.
In The Box
- 1x USB2-HUB7BC
- 1x Robust 60W (12V, 5A) power adapter with a removable 6 foot power cable (standard IEC320 C7)
- 1x 3 ft/1m USB 2.0 A to B cable
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Plugable USB 2.0 7-Port High Speed Hub with 15W Power Adapter - with 15W Power Adapter
This premium high speed 7-port USB 2.0 hub was designed to maximize compatibility for connecting a Windows, Mac, Linux/Unix, or other computer to up to 7 additional USB devices. Featuring a robust 15W AC adapter to power all of your devices including power-hungry USB-powered hard drives, scanners, etc.
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Hub Controller
The advanced Terminus Technology FE2.1 chipset this hub uses supports efficient data transfers for maximum performance across all devices with minimal power draw. Supports Multiple Transaction Translators for optimum performance when a combination of USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices are attached. Low power consumption is achived with 0.18um technology and declocking/depowering of unused ports and parts of chip not currently in use (155mA with 7 devices connected, 66mA with one), and fully supports USB 2.0 High-Speed (480Mbs), USB 1.1 Full-speed (12 Mbps), and Low-Speed (1.5Mbps) devices. Supports Microsoft Windows 11 through XP, Mac OS X, and Linux/Unix.
Power
Comes with premium 5V 3A 15W UL certified power supply for supporting several devices. Does not provide sufficient power for devices such as iPhones, iPads, tablets, etc. Not BC 1.1 / 1.2 compatible.
Other Common Uses:
In addition to use as a standard USB 2.0 hub, the hub can: Power the Raspberry Pi and its attached USB devices; Provide power and data connectivity to small bitcoin miners and other USB-attached computing devices; Provide power to USB lamps, LEDs, and other appliances that require less than 15W total.
In The Box
USB 7-port hub (Terminus Technology FE2.1 hub controller), 5V 3A 15W UL certified AC power adapter with 3-foot cable, and 3-foot USB Mini B to USB A 2.0 cable for connecting the hub to your computer. -
Plugable USB 2.0 OTG Micro-B to 100Mbps Fast Ethernet Adapter - Compatible with Windows Tablets, Raspberry Pi Zero, and Some Android Devices (ASIX AX88772A chipset)
Features faster-than-wireless speeds and easy connectivity. The Plugable USB 2.0 OTG Micro-B to 10/100 Ethernet Adapter adds a Fast Ethernet (RJ45) capable port to any system has a Micro-B USB port, OTG support, and built-in drivers. No separate OTG cable is needed.
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This adapter has a USB 2.0 male Micro-B connector to the tablet and a RJ45 female connector to the network. It uses the ASIX AX88772 chipset for widest possible compatibility, including support built in to Windows 8 and higher and Linux versions. The unit features a compact external design. Two LEDs to monitor data and link activity. Powered by USB (no external power adapter needed).
Notes:If your computer or tablet has a full-sized USB port but not a micro-B USB port, please consider using Plugable USB2-E100 Ethernet adapter instead.
Compatibility
Drivers are built-in to Windows 11, 10, and 8.x tablets with a Micro-B OTG port.
This adapter is compatible with Raspberry Pi Zero running the Raspbian Pi OS.
Not compatible with Apple, Amazon, HTC & LG tablets and phones.
Performance
Wired Ethernet via this adapter provides faster and more reliable network access than typical 802.11 wireless networking (up to 2-3x as fast). Particularly helpful for web video, downloads, and streaming. -
Plugable USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet - Supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP, Linux, Chrome OS
The Plugable USB3-E1000 is an easy way to gain wired gigabit network speeds for faster HD video streaming, gaming, web browsing, network storage and more.
Common uses include adding wired gigabit network support to Laptops, UltraBooks, or notebooks with no Ethernet connection, or replacing or upgrading network adapters in desktop PCs. In addition to being a compatible Switch ethernet adapter. USB network adapters can improve speeds vs. older 10/100 adapters and wireless networks. Also useful for adding network interfaces, and transferring files peer-to-peer over Ethernet. This product is NOT a solution for connecting a USB device like a printer to a network.
Performance
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Plug the ethernet to USB adapter into any laptop or desktop currently limited to 10/100 Ethernet, and benefit from faster transfers on your Gigabit Ethernet network. USB 3.0 systems support theoretical speeds up to 5Gbps and USB 2.0 supports up to 480Mbps. In practice, most machines will see up to a doubling of network speed by moving from 100Mbps Fast Ethernet to 1000Mbps Gigabit ethernet via USB 2.0, and could see more than twice that gain on USB 3.0. Also works on 10/100 Ethernet networks at their native speeds.
NOT SUPPORTED WITH macOS 10.15 Catalina and newer
Drivers
Microsoft signed 32/64-bit drivers for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP. Not compatible with ARM-based Windows RT systems (MS Surface, Asus ASUS VivoTab RT). Linux kernels 3.9 and later includes driver (3.8 and earlier require rebuild of kernel module from source). Not compatible with Android tablets, Tivo Series 2, Wii or other non-PC/Mac platforms. See the Plugable USB2-E100 for an adapter compatible with these. -
Plugable USB Hub, 10 Port - USB 3.0 5Gbps with 48W Power Adapter and Two Flip-Up Ports - USB 3.0 5Gbps with 48W Power Adapter and Two Flip-Up Ports
Connect up to ten USB 3.0, 2.0, or 1.1 devices to a single port on any computer. Fully plug and play, devices can be hot-swapped, supports USB over-current protection. Attractive piano black and compact design with a single blue master power LED.
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Compatibility
Featuring the VIA VL812 Rev B2 USB 3.0 hub chipset updated to firmware version 9095 for maximum compatibility with almost all USB 3.0 hosts. Supports Microsoft Windows 11 through XP, Mac OS X, and Linux kernels 3.0 and later. Apple SuperDrive not compatible. Older Mac Pros with USB 3.0 PCI Express add-on cards may not work with this or any USB 3.0 hub. Full forward and backward compatibility between USB 3.0, 2.0, and 1.1 hosts and devices. Not recommended for use with older TI, Fresco Logic, Etron, or Wistron USB 3.0 host controllers. Requires no driver installation (although individual devices may require drivers). 2.4Ghz wireless devices such as keyboard/mouse receivers, Bluetooth and WiFi adapters, may not work in close proximity to USB 3.0 devices or hubs.
Power and Charging
Comes with a premium 12V 4A 48W UL certified power supply.
