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Connect more that 2 USB 3.0 Devices on AX8
Hello, I was wondering if I used a true USB 3.0 splitter, could the AX8 recognize and configure the additional device in ReadyShare?
This one...
UGREEN USB 3.0 Hub, 4-Port USB Hub with 3ft Extension Cable, High-Speed Portable USB Splitter for MacBook Air, Mac Mini, iMac Pro, Surface Pro, XPS, PC, Flash Drive, Mobile HDD
I'd like the number of positive reviews and that Mobile HDD was supported. So, I thought this might work.... and it did.
Excellent. What USB things did you go for in the end?
This one...
UGREEN USB 3.0 Hub, 4-Port USB Hub with 3ft Extension Cable, High-Speed Portable USB Splitter for MacBook Air, Mac Mini, iMac Pro, Surface Pro, XPS, PC, Flash Drive, Mobile HDD
I'd like the number of positive reviews and that Mobile HDD was supported. So, I thought this might work.... and it did.
Looks good. The only thing I'd be careful of is that isn't a powered hub. And those routers don't put out a ton of power over usb. So if you're devices aren't powered, you might not have enough to run multiples. (just to be careful when plugging in more devices)
Both of the WD Elements are powered enclosures. So, I believe I am in good shape. However, if need to power the USB HUB, it does have an option to do so...
I just received a USB - SATA adapter that also has the option to plug in a 12 volt supply.
Nice to receive this sort of thing without yet another power brick. I already have stacks of the things.
dehinson64 wrote:
Both of the WD Elements are powered enclosures. So, I believe I am in good shape. However, if need to power the USB HUB, it does have an option to do so...
Nice! Rare to see that anymore with the option to add it. good buy
I have tried using my ancient Anker 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub with Ethernet
It worked fine with my RAX50 and RAXE500 (mainly did it just to see how it would handle 3 USB flash drives, and it handles it just fine, though the router did not do anything with the Ethernet port that was built into the hub 😊.
I have not done any testing on the peak output of the router USB port, though they should be at least 5V 1 amp since they have no trouble running 2.5 inch based external hard drives that are powered by the USB port, while pulling 0.7 to 0.8 amps at 5V.
