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QUICK GUIDE / DL-N5USB-PHUB
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Maintenance
• If the USB hub has been powered on for a long period of time, please reseat the power adapter.
• When cleaning the USB hub, disconnect all connections, including power. Please use a dry, soft cloth
to wipe down. If the dirt is substantial, gently clean using a neutral cleanser. Do not use a strong or
corrosive detergent.
Avoid
• Low-cost, uncertified USB cables.
• Spilling liquid on the USB hub.
Troubleshooting
• Computer software doesn’t detect the connected USB peripherals when connected to the hub:
Step 1: Make sure that any other applications that are using said peripheral(s) are fully
closed.
Step 2: Within the software of your choice, make sure you have selected the device under
“audio & video settings”.
Step 3: Make sure the USB drivers on your computer are up to date.
• Computer hardware doesn’t detect the USB hub:
Step 1: Make sure the on/off switch of the power port is turned on.
Step 2: Reconnect the hub’s USB cable to your computer and try a different USB port
if available.
Step 2: Restart your computer.
Additional Information
The actual power provided to each USB device and port is based on typical USB standards. Otherwise, the power
sent to the connected devices may become intermittent or disconnected.
For typical power reference, the below devices are often rated as follows:
Mouse: 100mA
Keyboard: Max. 500mA
USB 2.0 Web Camera: 480mA
USB 2.0 Microphone: 480mA
Portable Hard Disk: Max. 500mA
USB 3.0 Portable Hard Disk: Max. 900mA
*Please double-check the specific rating of your devices before connecting into the Liberty networked hub.
