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P74395ea_F5U231ea_uk 05-09-2003 14:51 Page 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port TetraHub Connect multiple-speed USB devices at maximum bandwidth ™ User Manual F5U231ea...
P74395ea_F5U231ea_uk 05-09-2003 14:51 Page 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port TetraHub (the Hub). The Hub provides four downstream USB ports that offer backward-compatible, Plug-and-Play connectivity with all USB devices, including USB 1.1 (or low- and full-speed) devices, as well as with USB 2.0 (or high-speed) devices.
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P74395ea_F5U231ea_uk 05-09-2003 14:51 Page 2 INTRODUCTION In contrast, a traditional four-port USB 2.0 hub provides only 12Mbps of bandwidth for use by low- and full-speed devices, and this bandwidth is shared by each of the four ports. The TetraHub delivers up to 48Mbps of bandwidth, 12Mbps for each port!* In addition to the “Quad TT”...
P74395ea_F5U231ea_uk 05-09-2003 14:51 Page 3 Features • Speed-sensing LED indicator for each individual port • Advanced Quad TT architecture for low- and full-speed devices • Four 480Mbps downstream ports • Operates without power supply with most USB devices • Multiple hubs may be stacked one upon the other •...
P74395ea_F5U231ea_uk 05-09-2003 14:51 Page 4 Technical Specifications Upstream Ports Downstream Ports Per-Port Voltage Per-Port Current Power Mode Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Enclosure Power Supply Output: Plug Size: Plug Polarity: Upstream Port LED Color Definitions: Amber Downstream Port LED Color Definitions: Green Amber OVERVIEW...
P74395ea_F5U231ea_uk 05-09-2003 14:51 Page 5 Important Note: Please do not connect any USB devices to the Hub until instructed to do so in step 4 of this installation procedure. 1. Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet or surge suppressor. Plug the DC connector into the DC power jack found on the rear of the Hub.
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PCI card vendor for an updated USB 2.0 driver. The Belkin USB 2.0 driver supports all competitive cards based on the NEC host controller with the exception of Adaptec. The most recent Belkin driver is available at...
P74395ea_F5U231ea_uk 05-09-2003 14:51 Page 7 CONNECTING USB DEVICES TO THE HUB 1. Plug the USB-A connector of the USB device(s) you wish to connect into any of the Hub’s available downstream ports. 2. Follow the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer of the device.
1. The USB 2.0 specification includes three separate modes of data transmission. These are defined as low-speed (1.5Mbps), full-speed (12Mbps), and high-speed (480Mbps). The Belkin TetraHub is the only USB hub on the market today that provides a visual indication of a connected device’s speed.
Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product.