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Linksys USB 4-Port Hub

Linksys USB 4-Port Hub

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Hub
Review: Simple setup - Couldn't be easier - No complaints

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Works great, less filling
Review: So far this USB hub has performed flawlessly. It is small, unobtrusive, and less expensive than many comparable devices. It is holding up well with my video camera and DSL modem plugged into it, both of which suck down a fair amount of bandwidth.

It may seems like a small thing, but the rubber feet on this USB hub are a big help. It stays right where you put it, even when you tug a bit on the wires. I have a "Fellowes" USB hub that also works fine, but costs more than the Linksys and does not have rubber feet. It slides all over the place, and has slid right off my desk before, which is pretty irritating.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: USB 4-PORT HUB as an extended SOLUTION
Review: The Linksys USB 4 Port Hub Universal Serial Bus = B00004Z6PI = was working just 10 minutes after I got the package open. Now I'm able to have my USB devices like Scanner, printer, WebCam etc. on a table quiet far away from my PC - AND - may "travel" with my WebCam (HomeConnect PC Digital Camera = ASIN B00000JDHV =) as far as 31 feet away from my computer. The USB 4-port Hub serves as a "cable extension adapter" thanks external power supply which makes cable lengths possible beyond USB norms (limited cable lengths). I liked the packing and the well designed device. Need more USB ports? Buy this Hub by Linksys. Need a A-B to A-B "cable extension adapter"? ProConnect USB 4-Port Hub will serve you even here and - last but not least - it's affordable. Therefore: BUY IT!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Excellent Performance
Review: The Linksys USB hub has worked without incident with several devices attatched. It is small enough to even pack in my briefcase if needed, nice rubber feet on the bottom to ensure it stays where you want it, even with a little pull.

As another user commented, the LEDs are a bit confusing, I don't really pay attention to them, but nonetheless, confusing. Other than this, I found no annoying issues with the product.

Installation was a breeze, as with most USB devices, no extra software needed, and the user's guide was very straightforward.

Overall, I rate the Linksys USB hub 4 stars, because of it's simplicity and excellent performance, along with it's confusing LEDs.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Very good choice
Review: This hub/router was a snap to setup and get working with my Win 2K. After reading several reviews I had some doubts but after I installed it and used it I can tell you that this was a very good choice.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Doesn't Work
Review: This unit does not work as described. It should be plug and play, with no messing around with software, etc. I plugged everything in according to directions (a Visor PDA, an Iomega CD-RW burner, a digital camera card reader and an HP scanner). At first, only the PDA worked, eventually I got the digital camera card reader to work, and sometimes the burner would work. The scanner never did. I could not reach Linksys customer service on the phone, and their web site was down every time I tried for support. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! I returned it to Amazon (thank you Amazon for your terrific return policy) and subsequently bought an almost identical Belkin hub, which worked great the first time I plugged it in.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Nearly perfect.
Review: USB is really plug-and-play, and this hub proves it. Run the USB cord out from your PC into the back of this well-made unit and a little LED confirms it is connected and Windows will set it up automatically. Then plug in up to 4 USB devices and they too will be instantly recognized by Windows. A little green LED will confirm their presence (one for each of its 4 ports). The unit ships with a power supply, which is needed when using this hub with a laptop, and probably when using it on your PC with devices that draw a lot of power (scanners, for example), though I haven't over-taxed it yet. My only complaint is that I prefer the power supply and USB "in" to be on the back, with the USB "outs" to be on the front, so the unit appears 'neater', but that's just a personal preference that does not affect functionality. Like all USB hubs, this one can be daisy-chained to more hubs as needed. Overall, it's a great deal.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: All USB products should be this easy to use
Review: USB offers the promise of true "plug and play." Of being able to plug in a cable and simply use a product, without time-consuming configuration of multiple ports. Any Wintel PC user knows that by and large this picture is a fantasy. USB products do tend to misbehave, e.g., underpowered ports, strange failures to recognize devices, power saving modes conflicts, etc.

This hub, on the other hand, is an example of the way it should be. I installed this hub in my system in about two minutes and it worked perfectly. At once. No tweaking, configuring, or any messing around. And since that date, the hub has worked flawlessly. Kudos to Linksys for manufacturing a device whose reliability is truly ideal.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: All USB products should be this easy to use
Review: USB offers the promise of true "plug and play." Of being able to plug in a cable and simply use a product, without time-consuming configuration of multiple ports. Any Wintel PC user knows that by and large this picture is a fantasy. USB products do tend to misbehave, e.g., underpowered ports, strange failures to recognize devices, power saving modes conflicts, etc.

This hub, on the other hand, is an example of the way it should be. I installed this hub in my system in about two minutes and it worked perfectly. At once. No tweaking, configuring, or any messing around. And since that date, the hub has worked flawlessly. Kudos to Linksys for manufacturing a device whose reliability is truly ideal.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Makes life a lot easier
Review: What can I say, it worked great right out of the box! Just plug it in and put it on your desktop and extra ports! No more unplugging! I had read that it looked fragile and yes it is not meant to shake, rattle and roll but it works great and does the job.


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