Recommend a USB hub?

[rocketdescends]

Could anyone recommend a USB hub?

 

[skunksmash]

well theyre all pretty similar in terms of how they perform........

i can tell you which one NOT to buy, i bought one of these in need of a good few USB connections..

7 Port USB 2.0 480Mps Hi-Speed HUB Laptop Notebook NEW on eBay (end time 27-Nov-09 20:29:35 GMT)

it states ''USB 2.0'' all over it, but it does not come with an additional power adapter...this means whenever you plug in more than 2 devices, the USB block defaults all connections to ''USB 1.0''


so, if your buying a 4 port hub you should be ok, if buying a hub with more connections make sure it comes with an adaptor..

 

[wishy]

Not the case...don't go out and buy any USB hub as win7 has problems with many. I have a Mikomi 7 port hub which constantly crashes Win7 during boot-up. I am now in the process of trying to fix this issue or purchase one which is compatible.

 

[Qdos]

This one works well... D-Link DUB-H7 USB2.0 7 Port Hub

 

[tw33k]

I have one of these and it's great..Targus*|*ACH81AU*–*Desktop USB 2.0 7-Port Hub with Audio Pass-Through

 

[skunksmash]

Not the case...don't go out and buy any USB hub as win7 has problems with many. I have a Mikomi 7 port hub which constantly crashes Win7 during boot-up. I am now in the process of trying to fix this issue or purchase one which is compatible.

whats ''not the case''..??

i think the problem is with your H/W mate, ive tried loads of hubs with no issues, im afraid your gonna struggle to find a USB hub ''certified'' for windows 7 :sarc:

here ya go OP, here's a list of the ''top'' USB hubs..

 

[thefabe]

I'm using just a simple inexpensive powered high speed 4 port belkin USB F5304 hub. Plugged it in and away I go. Never had any problems with it. Fabe

 

[wishy]

Skunksmashed not just me who has probs with USB hubs and Win 7.
I've narrowed it down to hub having mouse or keyboard through it. Anything else works fine...printer, mobile phone, Infrared remote dongle, bluetooth adapter etc. etc.
Mouse and keyboard work fine directly to USB port in PC but never via HUB...this is what hangs startup, I can't understand why!

WINDOWS 7 Boot-Up Problem with USB Hub


Cheers for the BestHub link

 

[akatkando]

I can vouch for two types of Belkin hubs, both with a lifetime warranty.

I have used a four-port hub with a power supply with OS: XP, Vista and now Windows 7, successfully. Model number: F5U231. I have also used a seven-port hub with a power supply with OS: XP, Vista and now Windows 7. Model number: F5U237.

I have had two of the four-port hubs fail after five+ years of use and all I have had to do was call Belkin, get an RMA number, ship it back along with the power supply and they have sent me a new, in-package, hub with absolutely no problem.

I am sold on their hubs with out a doubt!

Cathy

 

[skunksmash]

Skunksmashed not just me who has probs with USB hubs and Win 7.
I've narrowed it down to hub having mouse or keyboard through it. Anything else works fine...printer, mobile phone, Infrared remote dongle, bluetooth adapter etc. etc.
Mouse and keyboard work fine directly to USB port in PC but never via HUB...this is what hangs startup, I can't understand why!

WINDOWS 7 Boot-Up Problem with USB Hub

hmm.....


does your hub use additional power..??

 

[wishy]

Yeah it's externally powered.
Other people got the same issue see here too Skunksmash;

http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/39041-usb-2-0-controller-hangs-win7-install-boot.html

 

[skunksmash]

how strange that it should work on ''vista'' but not ''7'' :sarc:, this rules out possible BIOS interference.....

there may be a selection of less popular hubs that the ''driver cab'' does not cater for..??, TBH i dont think there's much out there that wont run on W7.

so....... when the PC is running & you plug in the hub, what happens..???, is it detected by the OS..??

 

[wishy]

Yep thats the thing, if the hub is not connected at start up the boot runs sweet as a nut. Once up and running I can plug in the hub with all devices attached...even the mouse and keyboard...and all work fine.

Boot up with them attached though and deadly silence with Windows Starting screen only and haaaaaang.

 

[skunksmash]

Yep thats the thing, if the hub is not connected at start up the boot runs sweet as a nut. Once up and running I can plug in the hub with all devices attached...even the mouse and keyboard...and all work fine.

Boot up with them attached though and deadly silence with Windows Starting screen only and haaaaaang.

how weird......???

im sure if the hub is plugged into the back of your tower this is a complete nightmare to keep messing with

well, i think the only sure fire solution is a different hub (as much as it pains me to tell you that)

 

[wishy]

I'm not in that predicament as yet as I have 4 rear ports and 2 front.

Got the hub, mouse, keyboard and external hard drive in the rear. Got printer and other devices through hub and all ok at the moment. Seems as long as the mouse and keyboard are not going through the hub all's well...fingers crossed!!!

Will update if anything changes, cheers.

 

[rocketdescends]

I ended up getting this one: Newegg.com - BELKIN F5U700-BLK Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Lighted Hub - Hubs