Belkin Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock Pro, F4U097 Frequently Asked Questions

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

1.  What is the Belkin Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock Pro, F4U097?
2.  What is the warranty period of the Belkin F4U097?
3.  Does it have a Connected Equipment Warranty (CEW)?
4.  Is it RoHS-certified?
5.  Does this product meet Proposition 65 specifications?
6.  Is it MFi-certified?
7.  Is the Belkin F4U097 FCC-certified?
8.  What color does the Belkin F4U097 come in?
9.  What is the case made of?

HARDWARE INFORMATION

1.  What are the specifications of the included cable?
2.  Does the Belkin F4U097 have a connection for headphones or a microphone?
3.  What type of SD card reader slot is on the dock?
4.  What are its operating and storage temperatures?
5.  Can this provide power to charge my laptop?
6.  Can this provide power to charge my smartphone or tablet?
7.  Is this product a power hub?
8.  Is there an AC adapter included?
9.  What are the power specifications of the included AC adapter?
10.  What is the power input of the dock?
11.  What does the light on the Belkin F4U097 mean?
12.  What is the maximum data speed between the dock and the connected computer?
13.  What ethernet speeds are supported?
14.  Can this be used with a USB-C™ (non-Thunderbolt) computer?

COMPATIBILITY

1.  What operating systems are supported?
2.  Does the product require any drivers or software to use?
3.  Can I connect the Belkin F4U097 to a USB-C hub?
4.  Does the Belkin F4U097 support audio output?
5.  What maximum resolutions are supported?

FUNCTIONALITY

1.  Can I connect two Belkin F4U097 docks together?
2.  Which port do I plug my computer into?
3.  What happens if I plug my computer into the Thunderbolt 3 port designated for peripherals?
4.  How do I get dual displays with the Belkin F4U097?
5.  Does the rear Thunderbolt 3 port support USB-C and Thunderbolt monitors?
6.  Does the front USB-C port support video output?
7.  Can I connect two computers to the Belkin F4U097 simultaneously?
 

PRODUCT INFORMATION

1.  What is the Belkin Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock Pro, F4U097?

The Belkin Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock Pro, F4U097 is a multi-port dock that delivers top speeds, pixels and power in a single docking solution to turn a Windows® or Mac® computer into a powerful workstation with a single Thunderbolt 3 cable.  To know more about the Belkin F4U097, click here

2.  What is the warranty period of the Belkin F4U097?

The Belkin F4U097 has a 2-year limited warranty.

3.  Does it have a Connected Equipment Warranty (CEW)?

No.

4.  Is it RoHS-certified?

Yes.

5.  Does this product meet Proposition 65 specifications?

Yes.

6.  Is it MFi-certified?

No.

7.  Is the Belkin F4U097 FCC-certified?

The Belkin F4U097 complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.  Operation of the Belkin F4U097 is subject to two conditions:
  1.  This device may not cause harmful interference.
  2.  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

8.  What color does the Belkin F4U097 come in?

The Belkin F4U097 comes in silver.

9.  What is the case made of?

The Belkin F4U097’s case is made of Aluminum.

HARDWARE INFORMATION

1.  What are the specifications of the included cable?

The Belkin F4U097 comes with a 2.6 ft/0.8 m Thunderbolt 3 cable with the data speed of up to 40 Gbps and has a power specification of up to 100W.

2.  Does the Belkin F4U097 have a connection for headphones or a microphone?

Yes, it has a 3.5 mm TRRS Stereo audio jack on the front panel.

3.  What type of SD card reader slot is on the dock?

It has a full size UHS-II SD card reader slot at the front.

4.  What are its operating and storage temperatures?

The Belkin F4U097 has the following operating and storage temperatures:
  • Operating temperature:  5°C to 35°C
  • Storage temperature:  -40°C to 70°C
5.  Can this provide power to charge my laptop?

Yes, it can charge up to 85W using the Thunderbolt 3 port marked with a computer icon (located at the back panel).

6.  Can this provide power to charge my smartphone or tablet?

Yes.

7.  Is this product a power hub?

Yes.

8.  Is there an AC adapter included?

Yes.

9.  What are the power specifications of the included AC adapter?

The included AC adapter has the following power specifications:
  • Input:
    • 100-240VAC
    • 2.5A
    • 50-60 Hz
  • Output:
    • 20V
    • 8.5A
    • 170W
  • Center Pin Positive

10.  What is the power input of the dock?

Its power input is DC 20V / 8.5A / 170W.

11.  What does the light on the Belkin F4U097 mean?

There is a dual-color light on the front to tell you the following behaviors:
  • Orange - computer not detected
  • Green - computer detected

12.  What is the maximum data speed between the dock and the connected computer? 

It can reach the data speed of up to 40 Gbps.

13.  What ethernet speeds are supported?

The following network speeds are supported:
  • 10 Mbps
  • 100 Mbps (Fast ethernet)
  • 1000 Mbps (Gigabit ethernet)
NOTE:  The network speeds will depend on the cabling, network equipment and network traffic.

14.  Can this be used with a USB-C™ (non-Thunderbolt) computer?

Yes.  The Belkin F4U097 dock (Powered by the Intel® Titan Ridge Thunderbolt 3 chipset) intelligently adapts to your Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1 and Gen 2) laptop offering optimal performance and compatibility.

NOTE:  Not all USB-C ports support the full functionality of the USB Type-C standard.  Ensure that your laptop's USB-C port supports DisplayPort™ Alternate Mode and USB Power Delivery (USB-PD).

COMPATIBILITY


1.  What operating systems are supported?

The Belkin F4U097 is tested for compatibility with the following:
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 10
  • macOS® 10.12 Sierra
  • macOS 10.13 High Sierra
  • macOS 10.14 Mojave

2.  Does the product require any drivers or software to use?

No, the Belkin F4U097 is plug-and-play.  All required drivers are built into the operating system.

3.  Can I connect the Belkin F4U097 to a USB-C hub?

No, the Belkin F4U097 should be connected directly to a Thunderbolt 3 port on your computer.


4.  Does the Belkin F4U097 support audio output?

Yes.

5.  What maximum resolutions are supported?

The Belkin F4U097 supports the following:
  • Single monitor:
    • 5K at 60 Hz
  • Dual monitors:
    • 4K at 60 Hz

FUNCTIONALITY

1.  Can I connect two Belkin F4U097 docks together?

No.

2.  Which port do I plug my computer into?

Your computer should be plugged into the rear Thunderbolt 3 port, located next to the power jack and designated with a computer icon.

3.  What happens if I plug my computer into the Thunderbolt 3 port designated for peripherals?

Your computer will still function with the dock, but will not receive power for charging.

4.  How do I get dual displays with the Belkin F4U097?

To get dual displays, one monitor should be plugged into the DisplayPort of the Belkin F4U097 and the other into the peripheral Thunderbolt 3 port.

5.  Does the rear Thunderbolt 3 port support USB-C and Thunderbolt monitors?

Yes.

6.  Does the front USB-C port support video output?

No.

7.  Can I connect two computers to the Belkin F4U097 simultaneously?

No, the Belkin F4U097 only supports one computer at a time.

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