Will this also work on a USB 2.0 port albeit with lower speeds?
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The connections are the same, I plug USB 2.0 into the 3.0 ports all the time. I assume they are compatible the other "direction."
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Dear yes，You must use a usb 3.0。USB2.0 only 2.0 transmission effect，In addition to the transmission rate of the problem, the other is OK.
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To my knowledge yes it will as long as it is a Network Interface Controller (NIC) and TCP/IP it will work along with plugging it into USB 2.0 or 3.0.
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It doesn't matter. It will work fine on any USB port (regardless if it is 2.0 or 3.0).
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Yes; the throughput would be capped at 480 Mbit/s as that is the highest speed achievable from USB 2.0
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No. Unless the USB device works on USB 2.0. It won't be as fast as with USB 3. I agree with Robert.
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Yes it will work fine, but of course only at USB 2.0 speeds.You can also use the USB 3.0 cable it comes with to plug into a USB 2.0 port.
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This adapter will function in a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port, but it will only perform at USB 2.0 speeds.
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This works any usb port really. Its designed to give self powered devices like 2.5inch external HDD's extra power when the usb port is low power. Also USB 3.0 will work on older usb 2 and even 1 ports. It will just slower transfer speeds.
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It will still run at the same speed of USB 2.0, regardless of whether it's plugged into a USB 2.0, or USB 3.0 port. That being said, yes it will work in a 3.0 port, no it won't operate at 3.0 speeds. USB 3.0 connectors are blue on the end to allow everyone to tell the difference between the two.
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The box only mentions USB 2.0. I would guess a USB 3.0 should be ok, just won't get the 3.0's speed rate for data.
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It will only write at a slower speed, due to it not being USB 3.0, but it works well. If you only have USB 2.0 port, then this is a good Stick, I own several. Plus I installed a USB 3.0 in my PC, a good upgrade for less then $30. easiest way to calc speed and look at an ad, for USB 3.0, it will say how much faster then USB 2.0
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perfectly. are you looking for exact transfer speeds? I've used it on USB2.0 ports this entire time and it is fine.
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Yes, absolutely! I'm currently using it with several usb 2.0 and 3.0 devices. It works great.
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Yes it will work in a USB 2.0 port, however you will only get USB 2.0 speed out of the drive when it is used in this way. To get 3.0 speed, the drive must be plugged into a 3.0 port.
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I think it only works in fw400 speed.I recommend you to buy a regular usb HD instead of this despite it comes with FW port,because fw400 and usb2.0 wont differ much
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Hi Nigel G. It is backward compatible with USB 2.0, but the speed will be restricted by the USB 2.0 port as well. Anker Team1-800-988-7973 support@ianker.com Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm(pst)