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  • hardy1812
    Newbie
    • Jul 2014
    • 16

    #1

    USB splitter

    Hi peeps.
    The f5s has only one USB port. Is it possible to buy and use a USB splitter. I use an 8gb USB stick to use for the XMLTV but have other sticks that I use to put films/TV series on. Was thinking of formatting my 500gb HD so I could use this for program recording/XMLTV and use the USB stick for me program's so I don't have to keep swapping them ova

    Thxs peeps.
  • martin035
    V.I.P. Member
    • Apr 2014
    • 1308

    #2
    I've never tried it, but apparently after reading many threads on the subject, using a USB hub can overload the motherboard and damage it.

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    • gilvey
      Top Poster
      • Apr 2014
      • 113

      #3
      Just put xmltv on the hard drive along with the films

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      • hardy1812
        Newbie
        • Jul 2014
        • 16

        #4
        Ok peeps thxs for the info will give it a miss and keep doing wot I'm doin now . Can't beat a USB stick. :-)

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        • slugworth
          DK Veteran
          • Nov 2011
          • 1064

          #5
          see if it recognizes a usb hub

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          • waqsss
            Newbie
            • Oct 2010
            • 15

            #6
            Self powered USB hub

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            • hardy1812
              Newbie
              • Jul 2014
              • 16

              #7
              Was thinking of a double adaptor but not the powered one

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              • slugworth
                DK Veteran
                • Nov 2011
                • 1064

                #8
                another brand/model of receiver I have with only 1 usb port doesn't advertise the fact but it does recognize a 4 port usb hub.

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                • cactikid
                  V.I.P. Member
                  • Sep 2008
                  • 12017

                  #9
                  a non powered is one way to do in box,externally powered is safer.

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