Wireless Adapters

[WilliamP]

I am a little confused. I bought a new dual band wireless adapter and connected it to my desk top through a USB cable. It wouldn't recognize it at all. When I plugged it directly into a USB port it was ok. That is on a computer in the grand children's room. On my computer I have a wireless adapter on a USB cable and it works fine. Both are G and N adapters. Why is this?

 

[stevech]

first guess: a fluke.
Second guess: USB cable's conductors (wire gauge) too small for current, and or the USB port is marginal on current supply. USB spec says 500mA per port but often that's not actually implemented.

 

[WilliamP]

I finally found a cable that worked. I wanted to get the adapter out from behind the computer which is kind of between it and the router. Now there is a clear shot to the router.