ebrown1972 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Next year I will be adding a few more networks and as of now I use 3 networks and all 3 of my computers com ports are used by those networks. When I add more networks next year what is it that I will need to purchase to add more com ports? i am looking for something I can plug into one of my com ports that will have several usb ports split from it. Please post a link to what I will need if you can. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k6ccc Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Just a USB hub. I STRONGLY recommend a powered hub rather than one that only gets power from the computer. I'm on my phone so hard to post a link, but I'll aim to do so when I get back on a computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orville Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 +1 on what Jim stated. Also make sure it's an HIGH SPEED USB Hub! There are some that aren't, and they could cause lag or other issues if not High Speed! If you have a spare slot in your computer you could buy a 5 port high speed hub that plugs into that, even though it gets its power from the motherboard, I've been using one for over 7+ years now and that's what my USB RS485B dongle is plugged into, no problems with speed or lag in my displays when running shows from my computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmienLightFan Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 COMM ports are more likely to be given different numbers when using USB hubs. Keep it plugged in once it is in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulXmas Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Ahhhh USB ports!When I saw running out of COM ports I had to read the post! I think Windows had at least 250 !That's a lot of networks and would be an AWESOME show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmienLightFan Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Ahhhh USB ports!When I saw running out of COM ports I had to read the post! I think Windows had at least 250 !That's a lot of networks and would be an AWESOME show!I thought this. I was wondering whether to mention something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebrown1972 Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 Thanks for all of the info. I will be looking to get a powered hub soon. One more question. What is the difference between usb 2.0 and 3.0? My show laptop is an older Lenovo Think pad r61. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMassey Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 USB 3 is faster, BUT, only with 3.0 hardware. It's backwards compatible though, so 2.0 hardware will work with 3.0, just won't be any quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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