


If the ANKER hub never worked I'd understand, but, it did, and now it doesn't. The ANKER hub does read a thumb drive plugged into it. I also use a simple USB hub, with it's own power, for connecting things like my iPhone to the MACBook and that is no longer working on the communications side through the ANKER hub but works when connectedly to a notebook port.
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I wondered if the recent firmware update that was part of an OS update could have changed the USB ports somehow, but, since the notebook ports still provide power that doesn't seem likely. I have two E132068 power packs and get the same results with both. I used this configuration for about a year with no problems and the, seemingly over night, I no longer had power to my mouse/keyboard. However, now, in both scenarios I get no power out of the hub for my mouse/keyboard. It powers the MACBook fine in both scenarios.

I have to plug anything else directly into a notebook port for it to work.Īlso, I have had some problems with my battery when I neglect to run it down, on battery power, at a frequent enough interval. Apple Macbook Power Adapter Extension Cable 8 (fremont / union city / newark) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. Factory Direct Sell Macbook Power Extension Cable. My monitor and Ethernet connections still work through the hub, but, I do not recall that the update and the hub problem occurred simultaneously. I do recall that a recent OS update included a FIRMWARE update.Ĭould this have altered power through ports? I am trying to figure out why I stopped getting power through it. One day, recently, I stopped getting power through the hub. I use this MACBook primarily in desktop mode with peripherals, since I learned I can do this with my previous MACBook 12". My power block plugs into the hub and my notebook charges off the hub.
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The 85 Watt Apple Portable Power Adapter features the MagSafe Connector a magnetic DC connector that ensures your power cable will disconnect if it experiences undue strain and helps prevent fraying or weakening of the cables over time. I used an ANKER Data Hub to connect all external devices (monitor, keyboard, mouse, additional USB-A hub) via this hub. Apple’s new, innovative AC adapter is made specifically for your new MacBook Pro.
