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Does the USB MonnitLink™ Wireless Gateway need to be plugged directly into the computer, or can I plug it into a USB port expander?

April 26, 2017Computer directly expander Gateway monnitlink™ PLUG plugged USB usb port Wireless

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Does the USB MonnitLink™ Wireless Gateway need to be plugged directly into the computer, or can I plug it into a USB port expander?

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If you are using an unpowered USB port expander/hub, the MonnitLink™ USB Gateway will not operate properly. To insure best performance of the Monnit Sensor Network, plug the USB gateway into a powered port expander, or best yet is to plug the USB gateway directly into a USB port on your computer.