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Connecting Multiple Devices
You can connect multiple USB and FireWire 400 (1394a) devices to
your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter by using
hubs
, as shown.
(A hub works with a computer like a power strip works with an
electrical outlet—it multiplies the number of ports you have so that
you can have more devices plugged in at the same time.)
Note:
You can connect USB 2.0 devices to a USB 1.1 hub, but
they will run at USB 1.1 speed. See
for more information.
High-quality USB 2.0 hubs are available for sale on the Adaptec
Web site at
www.adaptec.com.
DuoConnect for Notebooks
adapter
1394
hub
USB 2.0 or 1.1
devices
1394
devices
OR
USB 1.1
hub
USB 1.1
devices
USB 2.0
hub
Connected to USB 2.0 Port
Connected to
FireWire Port
