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Linksys USB 4-Port Hub | List Price: $52.00
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Brand: Linksys
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features: - Access up to 4 USB devices simultaneously
- Offers simultaneous access to all devices
- Fast 12 Mbps data transfer rate
- Daisy-chain multiple USB hubs together
- Plug and play
Makes life a lot easier [Posted on 2002-05-05]
What can I say, it worked great right out of the box! Just plug it in and put it on your desktop and extra ports! No more unplugging! I had read that it looked fragile and yes it is not meant to shake, rattle and roll but it works great and does the job.
Best Ive had yet! Very Reliable [Posted on 2002-05-22]
Although it does nothing remarkable. It does work even over the long period of time. I guess being in the age of electronics where everything has about a year lifespan that could be considered remarkable. Since it can run off your own computer for power leaves extra needed space on your surge protector. It does come with a AC adapter just in case you want to use it. Very nice. Get it
Does ok, seems reliable, but annoyingly tips [Posted on 2002-06-04]
It's construction is fairly cheap and because it's size/weight, the hub tips when placed at the back edge of my desk or tower computer. Not a huge deal, but pretty much all the usb hubs are the same...though I'm going to try the Kensington that is weighted to prevent tipping, has a space-saving standing configuration, has 3 ports in the back of the hub and one in the front- a great idea!
This dog hunts [Posted on 2002-06-04]
I read all the prior reviews here before buying this device, as one of my two USB ports had gotten burned out due to a lightning strike (don't ask). I was concerned as some people had experienced problems, but from my experience it was a snap to set up and worked right away without a problem. If you need more USB ports (or have a bizarre event like I did), this is the perfect solution, and at a price that won't kill you.
MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT [Posted on 2002-08-11]
I purchased the Linksys BEFSR41 Etherfast Cable/DSL Router, the Linksys 10/100 USB Network Adapter (Brought two at Techstore.com), and the Linksys ProConnect USB 4-Port Hub. All three devices failed miserably. First, I install the 4-Port USB Hub. It appeared to have worked well; however, I was misled. The instruction booklet clearly stated that to preserve the power from your PC, plug in the adapter. That did not work at all. I had to remove the adapter from the hub and attach it to the USB port of my computer. This is what I found out. As long as I don't have more than one device attached to this hub, it runs well. Secondly, I installed and reinstall the Network Adapter over seven times because for some strange reason, my computer would lose this driver. Installation for this device was a headache. On two computers, I spent four straight hours. The installation consistently crashed my computer. After reinstalling and configuring the network, the darn thing actually decided to behave. I learned that before shutting down the computer, you must remove this adapter. Thirdly, I tried to install the router. After attaching the network cable to the modem and the router, the cable modem did not have access to the internet. Of course, I figure this would happen because I had to configure the router. Well, guess what, I could not configure the router because the cable modem no longer had internet access. I detached the cable modem and the router. At first, the cable modem could not gain internet access. After a while, it did. So I tried to work on the router one more time. What a waste of time. It did not work. I detached both devices, and from that point on, the cable modem could not connect to the internet. I call Linksys technical support and waited for over an hour and a half before I got a hold of a representative. I explained to the representative what had happened. At first, I thought he would be helpful, but that was also a waste of time. We could not connect to the internet. I explained to him that the cable modem was not connecting. He advised me to call the cable modem's manufacturer to resolve the problem. I informed the representative about a dozen times that the cable modem was working properly before I attached it to the router. After wasting another hour, I thanked the representative and hung up the phone. What I tried to do was remove the cable modem and reinstall it all over again. I could not do that at all. I went to the registry and removed all files associated with the modem. I used the file search feature to remove all files associated with the modem. I tried to reinstall it, and again, it failed. Now, I have to call the manufacturer and see if they can locate the problem. All I wanted to do was create a network of three computers to gain internet access. I thought it would be wise to invest on Linksys products because their prices were cheap. I wasted over nine hours on a Saturday to achieve this task, but instead ended up frustrated, bitter, and angry. You know what they say, you get what you pay for. I will never purchase another product from Linksys again.
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