On Sat 20 Jul 2019 at 09:18:37 (-0700), Patrick Bartek wrote: > On Sat, 20 Jul 2019 17:00:58 +0100 Brad Rogers <b...@fineby.me.uk> wrote: > > On Sat, 20 Jul 2019 08:51:17 -0700 Patrick Bartek <nemomm...@gmail.com> > > wrote: > > > > >restart. Must wait until boot fully completes, then plug in wireless > > >which is a hassle due to where the box is. I wanted the wireless to > > > > Front panel USB port, if you have a spare bay to fit one into. > > Alternatively, a USB extension cable so you can avoid the crawling > > around. > > I have two front USB ports, but I need both free for temporary devices > I use frequently. > > This dongle already comes with an extension cable. That's one reason I > got it. The dongle and antenna combo plug into a weighted base, but > the fit is so tight it's very difficult to plug and unplug it. Afraid I > might break it. Maybe it will loosen up overtime. > > But since I only shutdown the system to clean it and have to pull it > out of its cubbyhole anyway to do so, access to the rear easier.
There was a recent thread about the difference between umount (linux) and Safely Remove (windows), which decided that the difference was that windows turns off the USB port, extinguishing the LED on the USB stick. Perhaps if you try turning off your dongle port and then turning it on again, you can get the same effect as plugging it in. (BTW our HP printer doesn't see a USB stick when it's already plugged in at power-on.) Cheers, David.
