About this tag
Discussions tagged with 'hub' on WindowsForum.com cover a range of hardware and networking topics. Common themes include USB hubs causing device disconnection issues when using the Safely Remove Hardware feature, powered USB hubs draining tablet batteries during sleep, and using hubs or switches for network printer setup and workgroup sharing. Several threads reference the BT Home Hub router, particularly regarding AP Client Isolation settings for smart devices and workgroup networking between Windows 7 and 8.1. One thread also mentions the Microsoft Edge 'Hub' icon as a temporary fix for missing favorites icons. These posts reflect real-world troubleshooting with USB hubs, network hubs, and router hubs in Windows environments.
  1. olat

    Windows 10 USB Hub Safely Remove Device (Eject Device) Issue

    Hello! I got a new Type - C USB Hub with 4 3.0 ports. The hub works great, but the problem is that once I try to safely remove (eject) one of the USB devices, all of them get disconnected. Furthermore, once I do that, I can't connect any devices again until I restart the PC. They do power up...
  2. A

    What is set ap for ?

    Hi, I bought my dad a smart WiFi bulb but he's having trouble with it. Amazon has advised me to check "Please ensure the "Set AP Client Isolation" function on the router is disabled.". There appears to be no function on out bt homehub with this wording, is there another way to do this...
  3. P

    Windows 10 Thinkpad 10 tablet keeps providing power to usb port??

    Hello again, I am attempting to use my thinkpad 10 tablet ( Windows) as a car front end. I am getting there ( :-) ), but am still stuck by some problems. One of these is power management. I have various peripherals connected via a separately powered usb hub. so........ I don't need any...
    • pootler
    • Thread
    • battery device manager hub peripheral power management suspend tablet thinkpad usb windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. JackBoughson

    Windows 10 Temporary Fix for Missing Favorites Icons in Microsoft Edge

    I noticed months ago that the tiny icons in the favorites button bar all went to stars. So I couldn't just recognize the icon, but had to read the text next to the star. A few days ago I stumbled upon a "fix", or odd occurrence, that has changed how I work within Edge. When I click the "Hub"...
  5. TheArtfulDodger

    Windows 8 Workgroup Sharing Problem in Win 8 & Win 7

    Hello: I am having no end of trouble with my network. Here's the setup: 1. BT Home Hub 5 Wi-Fi router, connected to Internet. 2. Desktop, Win 7 HP, x64, connected to router with Ethernet. 3. HP LaserJet printer, connected to router with Ethernet. 4. Netgear EX6200 AC1200 802.11ac Dual Band...
    • TheArtfulDodger
    • Thread
    • access denied desktop ethernet file sharing folder permissions hub network issues network printer network setup printer range extender router configuration shared drives tablet troubleshooting wifi windows 7 windows 8 windows settings workgroup
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  6. seekermeister

    Windows 7 USB 3.0 Splitter

    I'm considering the idea of connecting both my W7 desktop and XP ThinkCentre simutaneously to my docking station, so I don't have to carry it back and forth. That way I could transmit data computer to computer more easily, with the data just pausing at the docked drive until I got to it. The...
    • seekermeister
    • Thread
    • adapter computer setup connection connectivity data transfer desktop docking station external storage hardware hub multiple devices peripheral splitter tech support thinkcentre troubleshooting type type b usb 3.0
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  7. S

    Windows 7 Help: Network Printer through Switch/Hub

    Hey guys. I am working at a small office firm, and we just got a brand new printer. Specifically the Kyocera KM-6030. I've connected the network cables to the Switch/Hub and tried to connect it, but it does not appear on the network/printer list. I've tried to configure the TCP/IP settings...
    • skimyy
    • Thread
    • computer basics configuration connection device discovery firmware hub installation ip address kyocera local network network office print server printer setup switch tcp/ip tech support troubleshooting
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  8. B

    Windows 7 Cannot access existing XP network

    Currently I have an internal network (no internet access), with a few XP workstations conencted via a hub, working fine. When I added a Win 7 computer, it cannot connect to the network. It says "unidentified network" and when I run troubleshooter, result is "does not have a valid IP...
    • bivcorp
    • Thread
    • computer connectivity firewall homegroup hub internal network ip configuration netbios network network setup ping router troubleshooting unidentified network windows 7 windows xp workgroup
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  9. D

    Windows 7 No internet connection.

    About 2 weeks ago my laptop stopped being able to connect to the internet. I didnt change any settings or anything around that time, and im still on the same internet provider (BT). I can connect to the BTHub ok by wireless but i dont get internet access. This is also the case when i try and go...
    • Dan B
    • Thread
    • access atheros computer connection diagnostics dns hub internet ipv4 ipv6 network network adapter packard bell problem settings solutions troubleshooting windows 7 wireless
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  10. O

    Windows 7 Networked computers not visible automatically

    I have two desktop computers and a laptop networked together by Ethernet cable. My main desktop computer is connected to the other two through my BTInfinity Hub and then through a switch in another room. I am finding that computers are not showing in the network maps when first switched on...
    • owdtinka
    • Thread
    • btinfinity computer desktop ethernet hub laptop network ping restart switch visibility
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  11. R

    Windows 7 USB device works on windows 7 direct-connect but not through a usb hub

    My issue is that I have a usb device that when connected to my Windows 7 machine works just fine, however, when I connect it to a usb hub it does not. When connected to the hub, the device is detected by windows and goes from unknow device to the actual device name and the light on the device...
    • rslack
    • Thread
    • compatibility connectivity detection devices hub installation peripheral troubleshooting usb windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Software
  12. M

    Windows 7 LAN connection fails

    Hi, around a month or 2 ago, I got upgraded from windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit to windows 7 Home premium 64 bit, and lately i've been experiencing problems with my LAN connection. I seem to often just suddenly loose my LAN connection, so I lose my internet connection, but other computers in...
    • MenacE0403
    • Thread
    • 512kb/s 64-bit bitcomet cable connection connection drops d-link file download home premium hub internet lan network router torrent troubleshooting upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  13. M

    Windows 7 USB mice not found via USB hub

    Title says it all really. I have two USB hubs neither of which Windows can find a USB mouse on. I think the problem is that I have tried a number of USB mice on this machine so Windows does not know which driver to use. Any idea's? (I'm using a laptop with three USB ports so I need to use a...
  14. Howard Walker

    Windows 7 Is it possible to delete a network

    I have had so much trouble getting my win7 / xp network to work. On the pre release version, I just ran the wizard on my xp machines and they could talk to the win 7 one with no problems. Talking the other way took some time to solve, but it eventually worked. Now I have the paid for release...
    • Howard Walker
    • Thread
    • access configuration connectivity delete network file sharing home network home office hub ip address network network issues network reset ping setup tech support troubleshooting update windows 7 windows xp wizard
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  15. wahn

    Windows Vista Starting a DC++ channel / hub

    Does anyone here know how to start a DC+ hub? I checked all the DC++ user guides and couldnt find any information on this.
  16. 3

    Windows 7 configuring different OS machines on a network of windows 7

    hi everyone posting here for the first time and actually installed windows 7 ultimate 64bit on one of my PC's today which had xp 64 bit before this. I tried looking for my question on this forum but cudnt find the right answer i have 3 pcs connected via a hub which were working perfectly with...
    • 3dsmaxed
    • Thread
    • access adapter configuration connectivity homegroup hub installation machine network pcs settings tcp/ip unidentified windows 7 wizard workgroup
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  17. P

    Windows 7 Wireless access works ethernet connection unidentified?

    I have a Homehub 2.0 that has worked flawlessly up until now. I am using Windows 7 RC1 and I don't have any bt software installed. I can't access the internet or the homehub interface via the ethernet cable connected to my desktop - yet i can wirelessly via the laptop. When i open up the...
    • Plec
    • Thread
    • adapter bios connection connectivity desktop drivers ethernet gigabyte home network hub interface ip configuration lan network reset troubleshooting unidentified update windows 7 wireless
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  18. D

    Windows Vista "IP Address conflict / Unindentified network" Problems...

    Hey there I've been without internet now for 2 days on my main vista computer and it is driving me completely nuts. I am unsure what the problem is, I've updated ALL my drivers. I do not have a router, i use a Hub instead. However, I've tried disconnecting the hub and plugging my 100mbit cable...
    • dm242
    • Thread
    • bios compatibility conflict connectivity drivers hotfix hub internet access internet issues ip address ipv6 linux server network network card patch reboot troubleshooting windows update windows vista
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  19. D

    Windows 7 Help me with seting up a Network between XP and W7.

    Hello, I can not figure out how to set up a propper network between a pc with windows XP and one with Windows 7 Both computers are connected to a HUB (i think it's a switch) and the HUB/switch is connected to the modem. All connections mad with Internet-wires. Please help me to set up a...
    • den_hippie
    • Thread
    • connection hub internet modem network setup step by step switch windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  20. O

    Windows Vista ICS Vista laptop and XP PC

    Hi, I recently got a Laptop (Vista) and I'm trying to share the internet between it and my PC (XP.) I have 3 ethernet cables and a hub and a Modem. Is there any way I can do it WITHOUT getting a router? Cheers.
    • Owen-
    • Thread
    • cable connection ethernet hub internet modem network sharing windows vista
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking