Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:35:19 +1000 From: Graham Menhennitt <graham@menhennitt.com.au> To: "Marat N.Afanasyev" <amarat@ksu.ru> Cc: freebsd-stable@freebsd.org Subject: Re: problem with Soekris net5501 and USB hub Message-ID: <4A5DA2D7.6080709@menhennitt.com.au> In-Reply-To: <4A5CB6FB.4090808@ksu.ru> References: <4A5BBD50.2020408@menhennitt.com.au> <4A5CB6FB.4090808@ksu.ru>
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Marat N.Afanasyev wrote: > Graham Menhennitt wrote: >> I originally sent this to the Soekris list thinking it was platform >> specific. I got a couple of replies suggesting that it's a FreeBSD >> problem instead. So, if anybody can offer any insights, I would most >> appreciate it. >> >> I have a Soekris net5501 running FreeBSD 7-Stable. I want to connect >> a number of USB devices to it: >> - a HP Laserjet 1020 printer >> - an APC Back UPS 350 UPS >> - a 6-in-one card reader (not so fussed about this one). >> The Soekris box has only one USB port brought out to a connector on >> the case, so rather than mod the box to add another port, I thought I >> would just use an external hub. >> >> If I plug any of the devcies directly into the Soekris's USB port it >> works fine. However, if I use a USB hub then it doesn't work at all. > see http://www.freebsd.org/cgi/query-pr.cgi?pr=131074 i think your > case is very similar to mine Thanks Marat (and the others that replied). It is the same problem as in that PR - if the devices are connected at boot time everything works. If I power them on later it doesn't. For now that will be my workaround. I'll look at upgrading to 8 some time soon. Thanks again, Graham
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