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INTRODUCTION
Thanks for purchasing the D-Link 4-Port USB
Hub. This easy plug and play external device
will allow your computer to connect to USB
interfaced monitors, printers, digital speakers,
modems, digital cameras, joysticks and other
USB devices.
Technology Overview
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. It’s a
standard that has been adopted by leading
manufacturers within the computer industry to
define a new type of peripheral connection
scheme. It is designed to replace older parallel
and serial ports, cables, and connectors with
something faster and easier to use. USB is:
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Easier -- Windows 98, 2000, Me or MAC
OS will automatically recognize newly
installed devices.
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Quicker -- You won’t have to reboot when
installing.
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Faster -- Top USB data speed is around 100
times faster than a serial connection.
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Greater Expandability -- Using USB hubs
you can connect up to 127 devices to your
computer.
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Hot Swappable -- They just plug and play!
