Can I connect both a printer and a Seagate Backup (USB3) HD to an Airport time Capsul

[tharrson]

I'm about to replace my old Airport time Capsule with a new one. I'd like to have the new Airport time Capsule connect to both a printer (USB2) and to an external Seagate Backup Plus HD (USB3) at the same time. But the Airport Time Capsules have only one USB port and it's USB2. Can I connect a USB hub to the Airport time Capsule and then run both the printer (USB2) and the backup HD (USB3) off the hub?

Thanks,
Ted

 

[Slydude]

I've connected a hub to a Time Capsule before without problems. You can then attach the drive and printer to the hub. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind:

1. It is probably best to use a powered hub (plugs into an electrical outlet for power).
2. The drive will be limited to USB 2 speed since that is what the port provides.
3. Certain printer functions may not work in this configuration. When I did this with my Canon I could not access the ink levels from the computer nor could I scan. With my printer using the network utility solved some of these problems.

 

[tharrson]

Thanks. I'll give it a try.

 

[Slydude]

You're welcome. Let us know how well that works for you. There are probably other alternatives.