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Power supply for USB hub

jorg · 2004-02-25 23:02:28

I recently bought a Belkin USB 4-Port micro hub but If I put too many devices on it, I need to connect a power supply. I haven't been able to get one. The box says that there is an optional 5 volt 2.5 amp supply. My question is - how critical is the current and voltage? Could I use one of those multipurpose units which…

26-02-2004 12:02am

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jorg

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I recently bought a Belkin USB 4-Port micro hub but If I put too many devices on it, I need to connect a power supply. I haven't been able to get one. The box says that there is an optional 5 volt 2.5 amp supply. My question is - how critical is the current and voltage? Could I use one of those multipurpose units which allows you to dial up the voltage and set the pin configuration?

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#2 26-02-2004 12:44am

BoB_BoT

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i'd imagine a multipal adapter would work. Was actually dealing with a similar model that you're speaking of yesterday, but it had a power supply, just looked like a bog standard adapter.

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