Question 1

Do you need the power supply if you're only using the ethernet port?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not need the power adapter for the ethernet port.  I can even use a mouse, thumb drive, and ethernet port without the power supply.

Question 2

Can this be used as a network usb server (ghetto NAS)? Plug-in muliple usb drives and access them from anywhere on the network WITHOUT needing to be connected to a PC

Accepted Answer

No, that's not what it does. It's just a USB hub with a built in USB-to-ethernet adapter. It will not work without a PC.

Question 3

Is the StarTech.com ST3300U3S compatible with operating systems other than Windows?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the StarTech.com ST3300U3S is compatible with Mac OS 10.x and Linux in addition to various versions of Windows.

Question 4

What is the maximum data transfer speed of the USB 3.0 ports on the StarTech.com ST3300U3S?

Accepted Answer

The USB 3.0 ports on the StarTech.com ST3300U3S support up to 5Gbps of bandwidth.

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