Belkin F5L009 5-Port Network USB Hub

Belkin F5L009 5-Port Network USB Hub
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Belkin F5L009 5-Port Network USB Hub
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Manufacturer: Belkin Components
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: F5L009
Color: BLACK
Product features:
  • Allows computers to share USB external hard drives, printers, scanners and media readers wirelessly
  • Easy 3-minute setup
  • Compatible with all wireless routers (router not included)
  • 3-year Belkin warranty
  • Network Hub gives network computers wireless access to up to 15 USB devices
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Digital camera reviews of Belkin F5L009 5-Port Network USB Hub

Digital camera Review: A Solid, Reliable Device (So Far)
Summary: 5 Stars

I purchased this item to use on my home network, as the only server on my LAN is a white-box VMWare ESXi 4.0U1 unit running multiple VMs, and VMWare ESXi does not allow USB devices connected to the host to be used by the guest VMs. This device was purchased with the intention of connecting a USB printer (Samsung ML-1740) for sharing through the Belkin software, along with connection of a generic USB DVD-RW drive, a Vantec SATA hard drive dock, a Fujitsu ScanSnap S510 and various other USB flash drives and TWAIN scanners/cameras that will be connected as needed. These will be used by various virtual machines and hardware machines running Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate and Home Premium, all in the 64-bit flavor.

Thus far, the device has exceeded my expectations. I was concerned that the ability of the Belkin software to share a USB printer among multiple computers would not work as advertised, seeing as Belkin's device is not advertised with Multi-TT, which is the ability for multiple computers to be connected to the same USB device at the same time, so the software handles the connection/disconnection of the shared printer to prevent conflicts. I've tested this functionality extensively now, rebooting the various client machines to confirm that the Belkin software would work without user intervention, as it needed to be seemless to meet the needs of my family, and the printer sharing has been very successful. I've had no issues with any of the other devices either, and having successfully run scans from the Fujitsu, burned DVDs to the optical drive and performed file operations on a flash drive and on the HD dock, I'm very pleased with the performance of the product. Attempts to copy data from the DVD drive across the LAN have always proven effective, although a buyer should be aware that the connection speed will not be nearly as fast as a physical USB connection, but it has proven rock solid from a stability perspective.

Summary of Belkin F5L009 5-Port Network USB Hub

NETWORK USB HUB
Amazon.com Product Description Your home computers are networked wirelessly, but with all the digital photos, video and music your family has been collecting, they're all running out of hard drive space. And what's more, you and your kids each need access to a printer. With the Belkin Network USB Hub, you can give each computer on your network direct wireless access to up to 15 devices, including an external hard drive to store your family's digital media and a printer that everyone on your network can share. With this convenient, easy-to-install device, the days of purchasing separate printers and peripherals for each of your computers is over.

Share up toFifteen Devices Wirelessly
The Belkin Network USB Hub allows you to give every computer connected to your network access to up to 15 USB devices. (The Hub itself will connect directly to five devices, but it also lets you "daisy chain" three additional USB hubs to it, so that you can connect a total of 15 USB devices to your network computers.) While the Hub is specifically designed for printers and mass-storage devices, it also works for most other USB devices, including most standard webcams, keyboards and mice, multifunction machines, scanners, and media readers.


Enjoy simple setup and operation right out of the box. View larger.


Included software manages all the devices attached to the Hub. View larger.
The Belkin Network USB Hub is ideal for:
  • Sharing up to 15 USB devices wirelessly, including printers, digital cameras and scanners
  • Backing up and accessing data from a shared external storage device
  • Playing music from an MP3 player connected to a USB dock (using USB speakers)


The perfect solution for connecting to your USB devices and drives from a wireless laptop. Note: The Hub requires a a wireless router, which must be purchased separately. View larger.
You can even dock an MP3 player and play music through your USB speakers wirelessly. If your device has a USB connection, chances are that everyone on your network can access it wirelessly. (Some high-speed devices, such as high-definition webcams and video docking stations, may not be compatible with the Network USB Hub.)

Once the Hub is set up, you simply plug your USB devices into one of its five USB ports, and the Hub seamlessly installs software that makes USB printers and other devices appear to be connected to your network computers. The convenience of this direct USB-connection emulation requires that only one user be linked to each device at a time. So if your daughter is editing video on the external hard drive, the software lets you contact her to request that she disconnects from the drive so you can access it. With printers, the Hub automatically disconnects users after completing a print job, so that other users on your network can print.

Quick and Easy Set Up
Even if you don't have an external hard drive or other peripherals you want your computers to access, the Belkin USB Hub is one of the best ways you can share a printer on your network. It not only effectively functions as the industry's first reliable print server, it's also one of the easiest to install. Set-up takes less than three minutes with the included CD. Simply insert the set-up disk, and in five easy steps you'll be ready to go. If you have the Windows firewall activated on your PC, the Hub will automatically detect it and ask you if you wish to allow it to work from behind the firewall. (Users of other firewalls must manually add the device driver to their list of allowed programs.)

While the Belkin USB Hub works best with the Belkin N1 Wireless Router (a router is not included with the Hub), it will work seamlessly with any existing wireless router. The distance and quality of the connection of your computers to your USB devices will depend on the quality of your router and your Internet connection. And aside from having a wireless network and USB devices you want to connect to, the only requirement is that your computers are running Window XP or Vista.

NOTE: The Belkin USB Hub connects directly to your existing wireless router. The Hub does not have routing capabilities, and does not include a router. You must purchase the router separately.

Warranty Information
3-year Belkin Warranty

What's in the Box
Network USB Hub, power supply, RJ45 Ethernet cable, quick install guide, and setup installation CD.

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