2.1.7 Lab Steps

Step 1: Connect the USB Hub to the Computer

• Switch to the back view of the computer.
• From Inventory, expand Networking Devices and drag the External USB Hub to the workspace.
• Switch to the back view of the USB hub.
• From Inventory, expand Cables and select USB Cable Mini-B to Type A.
• Drag the Mini-B connector into the USB port on the back of the hub.
• Drag the Type A connector into an open USB port on the back of the computer.
• Switch to the front view of the hub.

Step 2: Connect the Inkjet Printer to the Hub

• Switch to the back view of the inkjet printer.
• From Inventory, select USB Cable Type B to Type A.
• Drag the Type B connector into the USB port on the inkjet printer.
• Drag the Type A connector into USB Port 1 on the hub.

Step 3: Connect the Laser Printer to the Hub

• Switch to the back view of the laser printer.
• From Inventory, select USB Cable Type B to Type A.
• Drag the Type B connector into the USB port on the laser printer.
• Drag the Type A connector into USB Port 2 on the hub.

Step 4: Connect the Scanner to the Hub

• Switch to the back view of the scanner.
• From Inventory, select USB Cable Type B to Type A.
• Drag the Type B connector into the USB port on the scanner.
• Drag the Type A connector into USB Port 3 on the hub.

Step 5: Connect the Portable Hard Drive to the Computer

• From Inventory, expand Storage and drag the Portable USB Hard Drive to the workspace.
• Switch to the back view of the hard drive.
• From Inventory, expand Cables and select USB Cable Mini-B to Type A.
• Drag the Mini-B connector into the USB port on the hard drive.
• Drag the Type A connector into an open USB port on the computer, not the hub.