[Elecraft] Windows 7 configuration to allow seven USB 2.0 devices to work together in a multitasking enviorment?
Dear Computer Gurus In addition to all the normal devices such as the mouse and keyboard, I had hoped to be able to run a full load of USB 2.0 devices with a simple configuration of the USB ports using the WINDOWS 7 Device Manager tool. I'm running into conflicts when putting the K3 together with the KX3 and RF amplifier, all with their own utility application software programs on separate USB 2.0 ports. I've been exploring choices for some kind of USB management program that will allow me easier monitoring of all the USB connectivity devices. Right now I get conflicting statements off the Windows 7 OS as it tries to deal with COM3, 4 and 5 together while the mouse and keyboard are attached via two other USB ports. This is a DELL I5 small desktop. To avoid the trial and error world and continuing to use the Microsoft System 7 Device manager alone, is there a utility program that will help me? Oh yes, and I'm scared to death of on line free solutions that most often piggy back other stuff you don't want on to the computer. Yes, this OT wants to plug and play on the computer side so I can continue my focus on the application details. Who knows where I can find the utility that will help? Thanks John Lawrence, W1QS j123...@aol.com 207-615-2824 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Windows 7 configuration to allow seven USB 2.0 devices to work together in a multitasking enviorment?
USB was designed to handle hundreds of applications. USB has nothing to do with RS232 com ports. The bridge is made in the driver software that tells the USB to behave as if it were a RS232 device. I suspect you have conflicting drivers. The solution is to change to drivers that do not conflict. That can be done by changing to multi serial port devices of the same kind. 73 Fred, AE6QL -Original Message- From: John Lawrence j123...@aol.com Sent: Apr 1, 2014 12:39 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Windows 7 configuration to allow seven USB 2.0 devices to work together in a multitasking enviorment? Dear Computer Gurus In addition to all the normal devices such as the mouse and keyboard, I had hoped to be able to run a full load of USB 2.0 devices with a simple configuration of the USB ports using the WINDOWS 7 Device Manager tool. I'm running into conflicts when putting the K3 together with the KX3 and RF amplifier, all with their own utility application software programs on separate USB 2.0 ports. I've been exploring choices for some kind of USB management program that will allow me easier monitoring of all the USB connectivity devices. Right now I get conflicting statements off the Windows 7 OS as it tries to deal with COM3, 4 and 5 together while the mouse and keyboard are attached via two other USB ports. This is a DELL I5 small desktop. To avoid the trial and error world and continuing to use the Microsoft System 7 Device manager alone, is there a utility program that will help me? Oh yes, and I'm scared to death of on line free solutions that most often piggy back other stuff you don't want on to the computer. Yes, this OT wants to plug and play on the computer side so I can continue my focus on the application details. Who knows where I can find the utility that will help? Thanks John Lawrence, W1QS j123...@aol.com 207-615-2824 __ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Windows 7 configuration to allow seven USB 2.0 devices to work together in a multitasking enviorment?
Further to what Fred said: USB is unrelated to com ports *except* if you are using serial to USB cable or converter. In that case an open com port is assigned. Much has been written here about the driver problems with certain cheap cables so I won't repeat except to say we need more detail in order to help you. If you give the exact connection scheme and which USB hubs and/or com to USB devices you are using we can point you in the right direction. Your idea of looking for a software utility to manage/troubleshoot the issue is not a solution. Steve AA6VO On Tuesday, April 1, 2014, Fred Townsend-2 [via Elecraft] ml-node+s365791n7586354...@n2.nabble.com wrote: USB was designed to handle hundreds of applications. USB has nothing to do with RS232 com ports. The bridge is made in the driver software that tells the USB to behave as if it were a RS232 device. I suspect you have conflicting drivers. The solution is to change to drivers that do not conflict. That can be done by changing to multi serial port devices of the same kind. 73 Fred, AE6QL -Original Message- From: John Lawrence [hidden email]http://user/SendEmail.jtp?type=nodenode=7586354i=0 Sent: Apr 1, 2014 12:39 PM To: [hidden email] http://user/SendEmail.jtp?type=nodenode=7586354i=1 Subject: [Elecraft] Windows 7 configuration to allow seven USB 2.0 devices to work together in a multitasking enviorment? Dear Computer Gurus In addition to all the normal devices such as the mouse and keyboard, I had hoped to be able to run a full load of USB 2.0 devices with a simple configuration of the USB ports using the WINDOWS 7 Device Manager tool. I'm running into conflicts when putting the K3 together with the KX3 and RF amplifier, all with their own utility application software programs on separate USB 2.0 ports. I've been exploring choices for some kind of USB management program that will allow me easier monitoring of all the USB connectivity devices. Right now I get conflicting statements off the Windows 7 OS as it tries to deal with COM3, 4 and 5 together while the mouse and keyboard are attached via two other USB ports. This is a DELL I5 small desktop. -- Steve - Steve AA6VO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Windows-7-configuration-to-allow-seven-USB-2-0-devices-to-work-together-in-a-multitasking-enviorment-tp7586352p7586357.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Windows 7 configuration to allow seven USB 2.0 devices to work together in a multitasking enviorment?
Hi, What do you wish the utility to do? I run 9 USB devices, three on a hub and 8 serial ports of a usb to serial port hub. In addition I have a number of virtual serial ports as well. Th only thing that's difficult is remembering what is connected to what! 73's Tom On 4/1/14, John Lawrence j123...@aol.com wrote: Dear Computer Gurus In addition to all the normal devices such as the mouse and keyboard, I had hoped to be able to run a full load of USB 2.0 devices with a simple configuration of the USB ports using the WINDOWS 7 Device Manager tool. I'm running into conflicts when putting the K3 together with the KX3 and RF amplifier, all with their own utility application software programs on separate USB 2.0 ports. I've been exploring choices for some kind of USB management program that will allow me easier monitoring of all the USB connectivity devices. Right now I get conflicting statements off the Windows 7 OS as it tries to deal with COM3, 4 and 5 together while the mouse and keyboard are attached via two other USB ports. This is a DELL I5 small desktop. To avoid the trial and error world and continuing to use the Microsoft System 7 Device manager alone, is there a utility program that will help me? Oh yes, and I'm scared to death of on line free solutions that most often piggy back other stuff you don't want on to the computer. Yes, this OT wants to plug and play on the computer side so I can continue my focus on the application details. Who knows where I can find the utility that will help? Thanks John Lawrence, W1QS j123...@aol.com 207-615-2824 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to tom...@videotron.ca __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Windows 7 configuration to allow seven USB 2.0 devices to work together in a multitasking enviorment?
http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/cef0/ solved all the power and USB hub problems here. The internal power supply is good for 22W, plenty 'nuff for 8-9 power-hungry USB devices. 73, matt W6NIA On Tue, 1 Apr 2014 15:39:39 -0400 (EDT), you wrote: Dear Computer Gurus In addition to all the normal devices such as the mouse and keyboard, I had hoped to be able to run a full load of USB 2.0 devices with a simple configuration of the USB ports using the WINDOWS 7 Device Manager tool. I'm running into conflicts when putting the K3 together with the KX3 and RF amplifier, all with their own utility application software programs on separate USB 2.0 ports. I've been exploring choices for some kind of USB management program that will allow me easier monitoring of all the USB connectivity devices. Right now I get conflicting statements off the Windows 7 OS as it tries to deal with COM3, 4 and 5 together while the mouse and keyboard are attached via two other USB ports. This is a DELL I5 small desktop. To avoid the trial and error world and continuing to use the Microsoft System 7 Device manager alone, is there a utility program that will help me? Oh yes, and I'm scared to death of on line free solutions that most often piggy back other stuff you don't want on to the computer. Yes, this OT wants to plug and play on the computer side so I can continue my focus on the application details. Who knows where I can find the utility that will help? Thanks John Lawrence, W1QS j123...@aol.com 207-615-2824 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to mzil...@roadrunner.com Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -- Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. -A. Lincoln __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Windows 7 configuration to allow seven USB 2.0 devices to work together in a multitasking enviorment?
I run a single USB connection from the PC to a 7 port powered USB hub. I have a 8 port serial USB to serial device connected to the USB hub for all of the RS232 devices. The remaining 6 ports connect to native USB devices. I have not had any problems with this approach. Gregg W6IZT -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Lawrence Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2014 3:40 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Windows 7 configuration to allow seven USB 2.0 devices to work together in a multitasking enviorment? Dear Computer Gurus In addition to all the normal devices such as the mouse and keyboard, I had hoped to be able to run a full load of USB 2.0 devices with a simple configuration of the USB ports using the WINDOWS 7 Device Manager tool. I'm running into conflicts when putting the K3 together with the KX3 and RF amplifier, all with their own utility application software programs on separate USB 2.0 ports. I've been exploring choices for some kind of USB management program that will allow me easier monitoring of all the USB connectivity devices. Right now I get conflicting statements off the Windows 7 OS as it tries to deal with COM3, 4 and 5 together while the mouse and keyboard are attached via two other USB ports. This is a DELL I5 small desktop. To avoid the trial and error world and continuing to use the Microsoft System 7 Device manager alone, is there a utility program that will help me? Oh yes, and I'm scared to death of on line free solutions that most often piggy back other stuff you don't want on to the computer. Yes, this OT wants to plug and play on the computer side so I can continue my focus on the application details. Who knows where I can find the utility that will help? Thanks John Lawrence, W1QS j123...@aol.com 207-615-2824 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to gregg.w6i...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
