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 auto

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

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 he

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

[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