Linksys ProConnect Series - Manual (Page 5)

should plug the AC adapter into your hub.
If you decide to use the AC adapter, plug it into
the hub’s AC power adapter receptacle located on
the rear of the hub now.
Step 2
• Plug your computer into the hub.
The USB 4-Port Hub came with a USB cable. One
end of the cable has a rectangular plug, which is
called an A-type connector. The other end of the
cable has a square shaped plug, or B-type connec-
tor.
Insert the cable’s square B-type plug into the hub’s
Root Port, which is located on the rear of the hub.
Insert the other end of the cable (the A-type plug)
into your computer’s USB port. The computer is
now connected to the hub.
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Hardware Setup
Before installing the hub, make sure you have
received all of the following items. If any of the
items are damaged or missing, contact your ven-
dor for replacements:
• USB 4-Port Hub
• AC Power Adapter
• 6’ USB Cable
After unpacking the hub, follow the steps below to
complete the installation.
Step 1
• Plug in the AC power adapter (optional).
The USB 4-Port Hub can run with or without its
AC power adapter. If you decide not to use the
adapter, the hub will draw its power supply from
your computer’s USB port.
If you have a notebook computer, or if you have
lots of devices connected to your computer, you
might want to use the AC power supply -- it can
help boost signal strength between a PC and its
devices, and if you have a notebook, it will help
preserve your computer’s battery life.
Some USB devices require more power than the
hub can supply in self-powered mode. If you plug
a device into your hub and it doesn’t work proper-
ly, it may need more power. In this case, you
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