The Belkin B2B128 is a USB 3.0 3-Port Hub with Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. It supports Gigabit Ethernet Connection that helps you enhance your productivity. It also small and easy to carry which makes this the best accessory for your laptop or ultrabook whether you’re in the office or travelling.
2. What are the product features of the B2B128?
The Belkin B2B128 has the following features:
- One (1) Gbps port
- Three (3) USB 3.0 female Type A ports to connect keyboards, mice, printer, flash drives etc.
- One (1) USB 3.0 Male Type A plug to connect to your computer
- Supports wake-on-LAN function
- Bus-Power only
Yes.
4. What is the per-port current for the USB ports?
The USB ports’ per-port current is 900mA.
5. What is the supported data rate for the USB 3.0 ports?
The data rate is up to 5 Gbps.
6. Are the USB ports compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1?
Yes.
7. What are the OS requirements of the B2B128?
The Belkin B2B128 has the following OS requirements:
Windows:
- Windows 7
- Windows 8 and 8.1 (excluding Windows 8 RT)
- Mac OS X® 10.6 to 10.9
No. Only Windows 7 and Mac OS® need driver installation.
9. How do I install the drivers on Windows 7 and Mac OS®?
For Windows 7:
Step 1:
Go to the Belkin support site.
Step 2:
Enter “B2B128” in the Enter model # field and click [Enter].
Step 3:
Go to the Download section and download the driver.
Step 4:
After successfully downloading the driver, double-click on it and follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: The installation process may take several minutes to complete. Do not turn OFF your computer while the installation is still in progress.
Step 5:
Once the driver is successfully installed, you can now plug in your Ethernet cable and enjoy the fast connection speed.
Go to the Belkin support site.
Step 2:
Enter “B2B128” in the Enter model # field and click [Enter].
Step 3:
Go to the Download section and download the driver.
Step 4:
After successfully downloading the driver, double-click on it and follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: The installation process may take several minutes to complete. Do not turn OFF your computer while the installation is still in progress.
Step 5:
Once the driver is successfully installed, you can now plug in your Ethernet cable and enjoy the fast connection speed.
For Mac OS X®:
Step 1:
Do Steps 1 to 3 mentioned above.
Step 2:
Click on the driver icon and a virtual disk will appear on the desktop of your Mac® computer.
NOTE: This virtual disk will be removed after rebooting your Mac computer.
Step 3:
Click the .pkg file in the virtual disk for the driver setup dialog to appear. Click the Continue button to start the installation and follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: The installation process may take several minutes to complete. You Mac computer may prompt you to Restart to complete the installation process.
Step 5:
Once the driver is successfully installed, you can now plug in your Ethernet cable and enjoy the fast connection speed.
Do Steps 1 to 3 mentioned above.
Step 2:
Click on the driver icon and a virtual disk will appear on the desktop of your Mac® computer.
NOTE: This virtual disk will be removed after rebooting your Mac computer.
Step 3:
Click the .pkg file in the virtual disk for the driver setup dialog to appear. Click the Continue button to start the installation and follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: The installation process may take several minutes to complete. You Mac computer may prompt you to Restart to complete the installation process.
Step 5:
Once the driver is successfully installed, you can now plug in your Ethernet cable and enjoy the fast connection speed.
For the detailed instructions on how to install the driver, click here.
10. How do I uninstall the drivers on Windows 7 and Mac OS?
You can uninstall the driver on Windows through the Control Panel and on Mac using the Uninstaller feature. For detailed instructions how to uninstall the driver, click here.