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Review on πŸ”Œ Unitek USB Ethernet Adapter 7-Port Hub: Gigabit Ethernet Converter, USB 3.0 Hub, Charging Port, 36W Powered Splitter – Compatible with MacBook, iMac, Surface Pro, Laptop PC, HDD by Ronny Welch

Revainrating 1 out of 5

malnutrition. Network connection error. Look for another alternative.

I have two issues with this hub which lead me to the conclusion that it is not getting enough power and is shutting down your network router when it tries to power it over the ethernet cable. 1) When I plug an ethernet line into a network port, I get a network connection for about 10 minutes. Then it clears my router. I ran extensive tests to rule out bad cables and connections. My only conclusion is that it's trying to either get power from my router or short it out. 2) Randomly a few times a day I lose connection with connected devices (when ethernet connection is not connected). The only way to restore them is to turn the power button on and off on that device. I use all ports with the following attached device: Logitech Slim keyboard, Kessington Expert mouse, ASUS external DVD drive - no power (uses two ports, one in fast charge port). powered external WD hard drive, self-powered Wavlink HD docking station, Logitech webcam. I associate this with Lenovo Yoga C930. There are other similar reviews of this device leading me to conclude that this is a design/manufacturing defect. Revain needs to drop the Revain's Choice label.

Pros
  • cool product
Cons
  • hard to say