I'm having a bunch of issues with this device. At the beginning, the first 3 ports worked with external usb 3.0 drives. The other ports wouldn't work with many USB 3 OR 2 devices. After a couple of days, the entire hub stopped working. Power is going in from the AC adapter, but no ports work at all. Anker is going to send another one, but I have a feeling I'll be in the same boat as you!
Thanks for this, I'm the Sabrent 7 port USB 3.0 Hub instead. I kind of feel like Anker is cutting corners and not using usb 3.0 connections on slots 4-7.
Arren Lim Yes, in order to use USB 3.0 devices. They require more power. I have not tried to do it to see if USB 2.0 devices will work without the extra power. But since there are so many extra ports, I would expect it does as well.
Okay, the only thing I can think of, is are your USB 3.0 devices backward compatible with USB 2.0? I have a old Vista computer that only has USB 2.0 and I have no problem using my USB 3.0 external Hard Drives and Thumb drives. Update, just got my Anker USB 3.0 7 port hub, just like you have and all 7 ports recognize USB 3.0. So I have know idea whats wrong with yours.
Okay, yes, you should have plugged the hub directly into your laptops 3.0 port. I never had a problem with mine since I plugged it directly into a 3.0 port on my Desktop. USB is a wonderfull thing, but has its eccentricities.
@@CatholicHandyman You should update the description or your misleading people about it not being usb 3.0 hub on all ports. Docking station? Who makes that, did it come with the PC? Is it also another usb hub?
@@CatholicHandyman Why on a laptop. I need to get one for solid state drives and an audio interface, etc. Will they be able to be used with this or am i wasting my time
Your video is indeed misleading as someone mentioned in a previous comment. Who wants a USB 3.0 to be connented on a Docking station? So it could be the docking station that causes the problem.
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I'm having a bunch of issues with this device. At the beginning, the first 3 ports worked with external usb 3.0 drives. The other ports wouldn't work with many USB 3 OR 2 devices. After a couple of days, the entire hub stopped working. Power is going in from the AC adapter, but no ports work at all. Anker is going to send another one, but I have a feeling I'll be in the same boat as you!
very nice and to the point test, I hope Anker wil listen.
Thanks for this, I'm the Sabrent 7 port USB 3.0 Hub instead. I kind of feel like Anker is cutting corners and not using usb 3.0 connections on slots 4-7.
What power (current) will deliver to each port?
3.0
Likely driver problem, depends on the operating system. I had similar problems with VIA USB3 chipset.
Do you need to plug in the other wire to an outlet or not?
Arren Lim Yes, in order to use USB 3.0 devices. They require more power. I have not tried to do it to see if USB 2.0 devices will work without the extra power. But since there are so many extra ports, I would expect it does as well.
Okay, the only thing I can think of, is are your USB 3.0 devices backward compatible with USB 2.0? I have a old Vista computer that only has USB 2.0 and I have no problem using my USB 3.0 external Hard Drives and Thumb drives. Update, just got my Anker USB 3.0 7 port hub, just like you have and all 7 ports recognize USB 3.0. So I have know idea whats wrong with yours.
Okay, yes, you should have plugged the hub directly into your laptops 3.0 port. I never had a problem with mine since I plugged it directly into a 3.0 port on my Desktop. USB is a wonderfull thing, but has its eccentricities.
Does it work without power adaptor like Anker 3-Port data hub?
No
Charles Gura Thank you.
damn I was about to buy like 20 of this, I need a trustable USB 3.0 powered hub, anker was my first option, now wtf should I do???
Its a good Hub, just make sure you plug in into a USB 3.0 port directly on your device.
@@CatholicHandyman You should update the description or your misleading people about it not being usb 3.0 hub on all ports. Docking station? Who makes that, did it come with the PC? Is it also another usb hub?
Does This device work well with External HDD?
@@CatholicHandyman Why on a laptop. I need to get one for solid state drives and an audio interface, etc. Will they be able to be used with this or am i wasting my time
ill be using a laptop by the way
"Nice little carrying case"..... OOOOOKay.
So it work on pc right?
No, because this is definitely not a certified universal serial bus moment
Your video is indeed misleading as someone mentioned in a previous comment. Who wants a USB 3.0 to be connented on a Docking station? So it could be the docking station that causes the problem.
My comments are accurate to the experience I have received. I will update my comments to reflect that I am using the docking station.