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    Hi im currently using a vonets wifi bridge with my openbox so my usb port is already taken but i want to record onto a usb hardrive so if i use a usb hub to expand the number of usb ports will i have any problems?

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    why not just use the power adaptor that came with the vonets?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shady View Post
    why not just use the power adaptor that came with the vonets?
    They don't come with power adaptors.

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    ewww do they not? knew there was a reason i bought a better make
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shady View Post
    why not just use the power adaptor that came with the vonets?
    Hi there is a connector on the vonet which is connected to a usb, see the picture below

    http://www.vonets.com/upload/201008251736467349.jpg

    Is this what you mean by power adaptor?

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    openbox doesn't recognize hubs.

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    Adam, connect a 5 volt power adaptor to your vonet widget, then you wont need to use the USB port for it..

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    Quote Originally Posted by nibblitz View Post
    Adam, connect a 5 volt power adaptor to your vonet widget, then you wont need to use the USB port for it..
    Im not sure which one i need exactly, do you think you could find a link for me from fleabay , as there are loads to choose?

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    Buy a Mains USB adaptor then, and a USB extension lead if you need one... Something like this...
    USB TO UK MAINS CHARGER PLUG FOR HP TOUCHPAD HIGH POWER | eBay

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    Quote Originally Posted by nibblitz View Post
    Buy a Mains USB adaptor then, and a USB extension lead if you need one... Something like this...
    USB TO UK MAINS CHARGER PLUG FOR HP TOUCHPAD HIGH POWER | eBay
    Tried my iphone charger and it works fine, just ordered the usb extension. Thanks

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    oops wrong post
    Last edited by slugworth; 18th April, 2012 at 01:59 AM. Reason: wrong thread

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    Hi there guys I am wondering if i should by a openbox x3 but am stuck as it only has 1 usb port and was considering buying a usb splitter/ usb hub to extend the amount of usb's that can fit on it.

    My question is would it be able to hold everything on that usb splitter

 

 

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