OBi202 supports two OBiBT dongles?
PaulC:
When I look at my OBiBT device's web server, it reports not only 'OBiBT Dongle 1 Status' but also 'OBiBT Dongle 2 Status'. I have a OBiBT dongle in the (only) USB port, whose status is 'Connected to 'Paul's iPhone'. The second dongle reports a status of 'No Dongle'.
Does this mean if I were to add a USB hub and a second OBiBT, my OBi202 could be connected to two cellphones simultaneously?
Sorry for the obvious question, I've dug around here and Googled, but I guess my search-fu is low today.
- Paul
HardwareVersion: 1.4
SoftwareVersion: 3.0.1 (Build: 3722)
giqcass:
I just did the update to that firmware and I would think it's a definite yes. They have a specific hub they recommend for connecting multiple devices like the OBi BT and WiFi adapters so I would think it would also work well for that application. This is good news. Yeah OBi!! :)
giqcass:
Wish I had a second adapter to test it with.
PaulC:
Looks like Sherman's recommendation was for a usb hub that's 'well-regarded', and gave a couple of examples.
That's good advice, some of the cheap off-brand stuff is horrendous from an engineering standpoint. The time wasted trouble-shooting isn't worth the money saved. I have a little Belkin hub lying around that should be perfect (Belkin FSU304 http://amzn.com/B000NB2BGC ) since it has a couple of upward-facing ports.
I've ordered my second OBiBT, it'll be great if I don't need to purchase another OBi202.
- Paul
PaulC:
Did a quick test, and confirmed the OBiBT dongle works fine when plugged into the Belkin hub, which is plugged into the OBi202. Now I just need to wait patiently for Amazon to deliver the second OBiBT...
- Paul
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