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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
Portable Hard Drive not working with USB Hub?
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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 1105746" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>Not all hubs (even powered ones) are compatible with every USB device. The same applies for USB extender cables. I've run into the exact same problem as you have. Generally, USB hubs work fine with devices like cameras, printers, and phones. USB extender cables generally only work OK with printers.</p><p></p><p>External hard drives and optical drives should only be plugged into the main USB ports of the machine. Even some iPods (Touch, Classic) usually do not work right from a hub but must be plugged in direct.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 1105746, member: 46727"] Not all hubs (even powered ones) are compatible with every USB device. The same applies for USB extender cables. I've run into the exact same problem as you have. Generally, USB hubs work fine with devices like cameras, printers, and phones. USB extender cables generally only work OK with printers. External hard drives and optical drives should only be plugged into the main USB ports of the machine. Even some iPods (Touch, Classic) usually do not work right from a hub but must be plugged in direct. [/QUOTE]
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