Hi, OK that makes sense. So a USB hub will not provide that power? I guess that was a dumb question since I'll be plugging probably 4 or so devices into the hub. Maybe I'll try to figure out a way to maneuver the way my computer is set up so I can have easier access to the ports. Thanks for your help.
On 5/26/11, Scorpio Forever <scorpio...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Desiree, > > If the extender cable is too long, you may find that the power generated by > the USB port is not strong enough to travel along the length of the cable to > the device. > > I'm afraid that you may have to get a powered hub, or powered device to plug > into that cable, otherwise the cable on it's own will not have enough power > to power what ever device you plug into it. > > I'm not exactly sure what you can do to fix this problem except to say that > you will have to increase the power coming out of your USB port, or nothing > will happen. > > I thought it might be like a WI-Fi connection, where you can connect > repeaters to the network, thereby extending the reach of the Wi-Fi area, but > again, I'm not sure what you will need to fix this problem. > > Sorry about that. > > Scorpio > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
