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Use same USB adaptor for router and keyboard

3 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/use-same-usb-adaptor-for-router-and-keyboard.168264/

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Outlander Original post #1
Dec 31, 2012 at 4:35 AM
I have a wireless modem/router for which I have bought a USB adaptor as my desktop doesn't have wireless. Now I am going to buy a wireless keyboard and mouse, so that will also come with its USB adaptor. I am running out of USB ports, so is it possible to make the keyboard / mouse use the same USB adaptor as the router, or use the keyboard USB adaptor for connecting to the router?
topgear
topgear #2
Dec 31, 2012 at 5:59 AM
you need to get a USB HUB.
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kk_590 #3
Dec 31, 2012 at 8:58 AM
You can't use the adapter of router to connect keyboard+mouse and the other way round.
If you are running out of USB ports, get a USB hub.