Tired of juggling a tangled mess of devices and constantly swapping cables? The Cables Direct NLUSB2-205K USB 2.0 480 Mbit/s 20 mm 17 mm Cable gives you a compact, four-port USB hub that expands a single USB slot into four reliable connections, letting you keep your mouse, keyboard, flash drive and printer all plugged in at once.
Cables Direct USB hub
With this tiny hub on your desk or in your bag, you’ll notice instantly how much smoother your workflow becomes. Plug it into any USB-compatible PC or Mac and the extra ports are ready for use without any drivers. The lightweight, black design fits neatly beside your laptop, so you can stay organised whether you’re at home, in the office or travelling.
Benefits of Cables Direct USB hub
- Instant expansion: adds four USB ports so you never have to unplug devices again.
- Plug-and-play simplicity: no software required, just connect and start working.
- Travel-friendly size: the 65 mm × 20 mm × 17 mm form factor slips easily into a laptop bag.
- Power efficiency: draws power directly from the host USB port, saving you extra adapters.
- Built-in protection: over-current safeguard keeps your equipment safe from spikes.
Key Features of a 480 Mbit/s USB hub
- Data transfer rate: 480 Mbit/s. Fast enough for everyday file transfers and peripheral use.
- Ports: 4 × USB 2.0. Connect multiple devices without sacrificing performance.
- Input type: 1 × USB 2.0 input Type A. Simple connection to any standard computer port.
- Output type: 4 × USB 2.0 output Type A. Standard connectors for all common peripherals.
- Colour: Black. Professional look that blends with any workspace.
- Dimensions - Height: 0.7 in. Low profile that stays out of the way.
- Dimensions - Width: 2.6 in. Wide enough to accommodate four plugs comfortably.
- Dimensions - Depth: 0.8 in. Thin design that fits into tight spaces.
- Compatibility: USB 1.1, USB 2.0. Works with older and newer devices alike.
- Power source: USB powered. No external power brick needed, reducing clutter.
Usages of a 480 Mbit/s USB hub
Whether you’re a student needing extra ports for a laptop, a professional setting up a mobile workstation, or a home user who wants to keep a printer, scanner and external drive connected, this hub delivers the flexibility and reliability required for any situation.
Specifications
| Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous / Cables Included | 1 x USB cable - 4.3 in |
| Miscellaneous / Color Category | Black |
| Miscellaneous / Compliant Standards | Plug and Play |
| Networking |
| Networking / Form Factor | Desktop |
| Networking / Ports Qty | 4 |
| Networking / Subcategory | Peripheral sharing and hubs |
| Networking / Type | Hub |
| Networking / Subtype | USB |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line | NEWlink |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Dimensions & Weight |
| Dimensions & Weight / Height | 0.7in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Width | 2.6in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Depth | 0.8in |
| System Requirements |
| System Requirements / OS Required | Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 |
| General |
| General / Subtype | USB |
| General / Ports | 4 x USB 2.0 |
| General / Compliant Standards | USB 1.1, USB 2.0 |
| General / Device Type | Hub - 4 ports |
| General / Enclosure Type | Desktop |
| General / Features | USB powered, over-current protection |
| Expansion / Connectivity |
| Expansion / Connectivity / Interfaces | 4 x USB 2.0 output Type A ¦ 1 x USB 2.0 input Type A |
| Software / System Requirements |
| Software / System Requirements / OS Required | Apple MacOS 9.x or later, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 |
| Summary Details |
| Host interface | USB 2.0 |
| Hub interfaces | USB 2.0 |
| Data transfer rate | 480 Mbit/s |
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 20 mm |
| Depth | 17 mm |
| Height | 65 mm |
