Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:12:43 -0700 From: Steve Kargl <sgk@troutmask.apl.washington.edu> To: Graham Perrin <grahamperrin@gmail.com> Cc: freebsd-hackers@freebsd.org Subject: Re: usb 4-port hub support? Message-ID: <20210618001243.GA34764@troutmask.apl.washington.edu> In-Reply-To: <9919b111-ff95-b87b-ae7c-99e1c7627c5d@gmail.com> References: <20210611203158.GA12610@troutmask.apl.washington.edu> <9919b111-ff95-b87b-ae7c-99e1c7627c5d@gmail.com>
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On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 09:16:05AM +0100, Graham Perrin wrote: > On 11/06/2021 21:31, Steve Kargl wrote: > > Tried sending this to freebsd-usb, but it was denied > > as I'm not subscribed to that list. Other lists hold > > non-subscriber messages for moderation. > > > > I have a Dell XPS 13 laptop with a USB 3 type-c connector on the > > right and a thunderbolt 3 type-c connector on the left. The wireless > > chip in the laptop is currently not supported (Qualcomm Atheros 6174). > > There is an out-of-tree ath10k device for this chip, but I've never > > been able to get it work. So, I have a tp-link archer t2u nano usb > > dongle that I plug into the port, which of course uses up my available > > usb ports. > > (deleted for brevity) > > > > Now, for the issue, if I insert the tp-link dongle into the hub > > it is not detected. usbconfig shows no information of any kind. > > I've read the if_rtwn_usb(4) and usb(4) manuals, but have no clue > > where to start to get the tp-link dongle recognized. Any suggestions? > > > > PS: inserting a logitech usb mouse receiver is also undetected. > > > Try this, be prepared for problems with storage devices: > > 1. detach everything from the hub > > 2. attach the Archer T2U Nano (AC600 USB Wi-Fi adapter) to a side port of > the hub > > 3. restart the computer Thanks for the suggestions. I tried plugging the Archer T2U nano in each of the 4 ports. It is only detected on one, and USB issues device error. Unfortunately, I'm on travel for work and can not easily test/report what happens until next Wednesday. -- Steve
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