[Blind-Computing] problem with USB devices
Hi all, I just bought a USB extender cable. The USB ports on this computer I just bought are all located on the back of the computer, and they're hard to reach as my computer is set up, so I ordered an extender as well as a USB hub, which I'm still waiting for to arrive. Anyway, the problem is this: upon plugging the extender into the back of the computer, I cannot get any devices that I plug into it to recognize. I've tried both my external hard drives and my headset to no avail. A message flashes saying that the device installation has failed or something like that. I had no idea an extender cable could have drivers of its own to cause this sort of problem. So, is there anything I can do to fix this? I'm running Windows Vista Home Premium. Thank you for any help you can give me, I'm hoping to get this fixed before the hub arrives. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] problem with USB devices
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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] problem with USB devices
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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] problem with USB devices
The maximum USB length is 3 meters or around 10 feet. This includes both the extender and the device cable. If you have any devices that might draw significant power, I would recommend a powered USB hub as well. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org http://www.vinuxproject.org/ There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am working on things that matter. -- Dean Kamen On 5/26/2011 1:18 PM, Scorpio Forever 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] problem with USB devices
Hi Desiree, Yeah some extender cables need to be installed before they're able to function properly. I would plug the extender and wait for the new device ditection prompt to pop up then would follow the prompts. They are very easy to be installed as Windows would recognize their drivers automatically... Hope that helps Hamid AITOUZNAG We never value what we have until we lose it! Skype: hamidgeni Twitter: hamidgeni On 26/05/2011 16:29, Desiree Oudinot wrote: Hi all, I just bought a USB extender cable. The USB ports on this computer I just bought are all located on the back of the computer, and they're hard to reach as my computer is set up, so I ordered an extender as well as a USB hub, which I'm still waiting for to arrive. Anyway, the problem is this: upon plugging the extender into the back of the computer, I cannot get any devices that I plug into it to recognize. I've tried both my external hard drives and my headset to no avail. A message flashes saying that the device installation has failed or something like that. I had no idea an extender cable could have drivers of its own to cause this sort of problem. So, is there anything I can do to fix this? I'm running Windows Vista Home Premium. Thank you for any help you can give me, I'm hoping to get this fixed before the hub arrives. 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/
