USB Reader - okay plugged to system, not powered hub

[Paul]

I have a Syntax 7/1 USB Reader, and I'd like to use it with my USB Hub
(Belkin USB 2.0, powered). When I plug it into the hub, the power led
comes on for about two seconds, then turns off. If I plug it directly
into the system, the LED comes on and stays on.

My first thought was power requirements for the reader, but the hub is
powered. I'm stumped.

 

[dg]

I saw this same problem at work with a USB mouse and a belkin USB hub. Is
the card reader USB ver 1? I know it SHOULD be compatible, but I have seen
problems with Belkin USB 2 hubs and USB 1 devices. Usually unplugging and
replugging the device from the hub after logging in to windows will do the
trick.

--Dan

 

[Paul]

I saw this same problem at work with a USB mouse and a belkin USB hub. Is
the card reader USB ver 1? I know it SHOULD be compatible, but I have seen
problems with Belkin USB 2 hubs and USB 1 devices. Usually unplugging and
replugging the device from the hub after logging in to windows will do the
trick.

--Dan

The reader is v1.1, that's probably it then, thanks. Belkins website by
the way is horrible - I couldn't find any mention of this reader at all.