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SeaDaddytheRed

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Dec 20, 2020
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Hello, I have a MBA M1 and the official Multiport Adapter (A2119). I am using a WAVLINK 7 port powered USB 3 hub to power some external hdds. My problem is when I connect the hub to the A2119 and connect a mix of usb 3.0 and 2.0 peripherals (for example an external 2.5 hdd and my usb DAC) the DAC, which is usb 2.0, will stop working.

If I plug the hub directly into the MBA using a USB-A to C adapter both the USB 3 and 2 peripherals work no problem.

I tested this with one USB3 Thumbdrive and a 2.0 thumbdrive and had the same results. A2119=only 3.0

I am guessing there is nothing I can do about this but am wondering if this is normal behavior or should I contact apple? I bought the A2119 directly from apple.
 
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