2.0 speeds on USB hub?

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Published on 2009-07-17T07:35:37Z Indexed on 2010/04/20 5:13 UTC
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How capable are USB hubs?

I have an AirPort Extreme router with a printer attached (it's not powered by USB). I want to extend this and add two hard drives (one for Time Machine and the other for EyeTV recordings).

Can a 4-port USB hub (I'm considering this one) achieve USB 2.0 speeds and power the hard drives? What difference would a self-powered vs externally-powered hub produce?

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