Usb Port Hub For Mac

Posted : admin | On 20-04-2021



Information about these and other types of Mac ports is in the specifications for your Mac: Choose Apple menu  > About This Mac, click Support, then click Specifications. Or check your Mac user guide.

The USB 2.0 Hub adds four additional USB ports to your Mac (or PC), allowing you to connect USB devices such as digital cameras, phones, external hard drives, flash drives, and printers to one convenient place. Its sleek aluminum design with shielded white cable is the perfect complement to your Apple computer and products.

Thunderbolt 3

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  • Rounded edges let it fit in well with other Mac and iPad accessories. The hub includes an HDMI 1.4 port so it can drive an external monitor, TV or projector at up to 4K (3840 by 2160.

Use Thunderbolt 3 with displays and other devices that connect using either a Thunderbolt 3 cable or USB-C cable. You can also connect a USB-C power adapter and cable to charge your notebook computer. If you have a device that doesn't connect to this port, you might be able to use an adapter to connect it.

These Mac models have Thunderbolt 3 ports:

  • MacBook Pro introduced in 2016 or later
  • MacBook Air introduced in 2018 or later
  • iMac introduced in 2017 or later
  • iMac Pro (all models)
  • Mac mini introduced in 2018
  • Mac Pro introduced in 2019


If your Mac notebook or desktop computer has more than one port like this, each port supports ThunderBolt 3 and USB-C.

USB-C

Use USB-C with displays and other devices that connect using a USB-C cable. You can also connect a USB-C power adapter and cable to charge your notebook computer. If you have a device that doesn't connect to this port, you might be able to use an adapter to connect it.

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MacBook models introduced in 2015 or later have a single USB-C port. This port doesn't support Thunderbolt devices.


If your Mac has only one port like this, it's a MacBook that supports USB-C but not Thunderbolt.

Thunderbolt

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Use Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 with displays and other devices that connect using a Thunderbolt cable.

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These Mac models have Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 ports:

  • MacBook Pro introduced in 2011 through 2015
  • MacBook Air introduced in 2011 through 2017
  • Mac mini introduced in 2011 through 2014
  • iMac introduced in 2011 through 2015
  • Mac Pro introduced in 2013

Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 are not the same as Mini DisplayPort . They have the same shape, but use different symbols on the cable and port. However, this port does support Mini DisplayPort for video output, so you can use a Mini DisplayPort cable to connect a Mini DisplayPort display.

Mini DisplayPort

Use Mini DisplayPort with displays that connect using a Mini DisplayPort cable.

These Mac models have Mini DisplayPort:

  • MacBook Pro introduced in late 2008 through 2010
  • MacBook Air introduced in late 2008 through 2010
  • Mac mini introduced in 2009 and 2010
  • iMac introduced in 2009 and 2010
  • Mac Pro introduced in 2009 through 2012

Mini DisplayPort is not the same as Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 . They have the same shape, but use different symbols on the cable and port.

USB-A

Use USB-A with devices that connect using a USB cable. USB ports are sometimes known by the USB specification of the port, such as USB 2 or USB 3.


Left to right: power, two Thunderbolt, USB-A, and Audio-Out.

HDMI

Use HDMI with displays and TVs that connect using an HDMI cable.

Ethernet

Use Ethernet with networks and devices that connect using an Ethernet (RJ45) cable.

FireWire

Use FireWire with devices that connect using a FireWire 400 or FireWire 800 cable.

SD card

Use the SD card slot with SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, and UHS-II media cards, such as those used by digital cameras.

Audio

Use Audio-Out — or — with headphones, speakers, and other audio-output devices that connect using an audio cable that has a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) audio jack.

Use Audio-In with a microphone or other audio-input device that connects using an audio cable that has a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) audio jack.

Power

Use the power port , if available, to connect your computer to AC power using a MagSafe cable or adapter. This port isn't available on newer Mac notebook computers, which use Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C for power and charging. Learn more about power adapters and cables for Mac notebook computers.

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Expand the capabilities of your PC with the Microsoft or Surface USB-C Travel Hub. It’s designed for professionals who travel, so this adapter can give you the extra ports and connections you need when you work on-the-go. It works with PCs and Surface devices that have a USB-C port.

What you'll need

  • The Microsoft or Surface USB-C Travel Hub.

  • A USB-C port on your computer or other device. The USB-C port must support USB-C Alt Mode.

  • A computer or other device running one of the following operating systems:

    • Microsoft Windows 10 or 8.1

    • Mac OS 10.14 or 10.15

    • Android 9.0 or 8.1

Find your way around

Port

Description

1. HDMI 2.0

Use this port to connect to your external display.

The HDMI connection supports a maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 60Hz.

2. Ethernet port

Get the reliability and speed of a wired network connection. Connect your PC to a wired network using the Ethernet port.

It supports up to 1000 Mbps full duplex speed, along with Wake on LAN, and booting from a PXE server (on Surface devices only).

3. VGA

Use a VGA connection to connect to an external display that has a VGA port.

The VGA connection supports a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz.

Notes:

  • You can’t use the VGA and HDMI ports at the same time. If you have a VGA cable and HDMI cable connected to your monitor and hub when you turn on your computer, the HDMI port will be used.

  • The last video connection will be used. For example, if you have an HDMI connector plugged into the HDMI port on your hub, then plug into the VGA port with another cable, the VGA connection will be used. If you wanted to use the HDMI connection again, you could unplug the HDMI connector from your hub, then plug it back in.

  • Use HDMI if you have a choice. You’ll get a higher-resolution display.

4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

Transfer large files to a USB flash drive or hard drive, connect a USB printer, mouse, keyboard and more.

Notes:

  • When the hub is plugged into a 5V/3A (15W) USB-C port on your PC, you can use the USB port and USB-C port at the same time. Both ports can support USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds (10 Gbps).

  • When the hub is connected to a 5V/1.5A (7.5W) USB-C port on your PC, you can only use one USB port at a time. The maximum speed for the USB port or USB-C port is limited to USB 2.0 (480 Mbps).

  • When the hub is connected to a computer or other device that has a USB-C port that’s lower than 5V/1.5A (7.5W), the USB port is limited to USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) and the USB-C port on the hub can’t be used.

  • To find out how much power the USB-C port on your PC supports, check the PC manufacturer’s website for the model you have. Most Surface devices have 15W USB-C ports. However, some Surface devices only have a 7.5W USB-C port (for example, Surface Go).

5. USB-C

Connect devices that use USB-C. For example, use a USB-C flash drive, USB-C hard drive, charge a mobile phone, and more.

Notes:

  • The USB-C port doesn’t support video out or laptop charging, so you won’t be able to use it to connect to an external display or to charge your PC.

  • When you use either USB port to charge a mobile device, the amount of power that’s output when charging depends on the USB-C port that the hub is plugged into on your computer or other device.

    • If the USB-C port on your computer is 15W, each USB port (USB and USB-C) can output 4.5W for charging.

    • If the USB-C port on your computer is 7.5W, one USB port (either USB or USB-C) can output 2.5W for charging.

    • If the USB-C port on your computer or other device is less than 7.5W, you won’t be able to charge a mobile device using either USB port.

6. USB cable storage

Store the USB cable while you’re traveling. There’s a magnet in the hole that attaches to the USB-C connector to help keep the USB cable in place.

Set up your Microsoft or Surface USB-C Travel Hub

After you unpack your travel hub, put it where you want on your desk and leave out any necessary cords or cables to get to them easily. Now you're ready to set it up.

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Set up you workspace and plug in

  1. Plug the USB-C connector into the USB-C port on your PC.

  2. If you want to use a wired network connection, connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.

  3. To connect an external display, do one of the following, depending on which kind of video connection your external display supports:

    • HDMI connection. Take an HDMI cable and plug one end into the HDMI port on your external display and plug the other end into the HDMI port on your hub.
      If your video cable doesn't have an HDMI connector, you'll need to buy another cable or an adapter. For more info on adapters, go to Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector.

    • VGA connection. Take a VGA cable and plug one end into the VGA port on your display. Plug the other end into the VGA port on your hub.

  4. Plug your USB computer peripherals into the USB or USB-C port on your hub—depending on which kind of USB connection your peripheral uses.