Can't use multiple USB ports.

Avisamo · 11-21-2008, 04:28 PM

I have my computer connected via wireless usb connector. Whenever I plug in my external HD it disconnects. If I the connector and replug it in the HD disconnects. Anyone got any ideas whats wrong?

XP sp2, intel celeron (williamette), don't know if any other specs are needed.

dai · 11-21-2008, 08:02 PM

try using a self powered usb hub

Avisamo · 11-21-2008, 08:55 PM

Well yeah I'd already thought I've that, only a few problems:
1) I was hoping to fix this without spending money.
2) If I do buy it and it doesn't work then I'm out whatever money I spent on it wit useless hardware sitting around
3) The 480mbps (might be even slower, I don't know if its 1.1 or 2.0 ports as old as the computer is) will get split between the devices if it does work.

Thanks for the suggestion, but I'm trying to fix what I've already got.

11-21-2008, 04:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Avisamo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7 OS: Windows XP home edition 2002	Can't use multiple USB ports. I have my computer connected via wireless usb connector. Whenever I plug in my external HD it disconnects. If I the connector and replug it in the HD disconnects. Anyone got any ideas whats wrong? XP sp2, intel celeron (williamette), don't know if any other specs are needed.

11-21-2008, 08:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,599 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: Can't use multiple USB ports. try using a self powered usb hub __________________

11-21-2008, 08:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Avisamo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7 OS: Windows XP home edition 2002	Re: Can't use multiple USB ports. Well yeah I'd already thought I've that, only a few problems: 1) I was hoping to fix this without spending money. 2) If I do buy it and it doesn't work then I'm out whatever money I spent on it wit useless hardware sitting around 3) The 480mbps (might be even slower, I don't know if its 1.1 or 2.0 ports as old as the computer is) will get split between the devices if it does work. Thanks for the suggestion, but I'm trying to fix what I've already got.