- 1). Connect the USB hardware to an available USB 2.0 port on your computer. If you do not have any spare ports on your computer you can connect a USB hub to one of the ports. A USB 2.0 hub has multiple ports (typically at least four), giving you additional ports for your hardware.
- 2). Wait to see if the computer opens a dialogue box stating that it has detected new hardware. Depending on the hardware you are using, you may or may not be required to install a driver. Most thumb drives and WiFi adapters already have a driver installed on the device itself, making the following step unnecessary. However, most printers and scanners still require a separate driver installation.
- 3). Insert the driver installation disc into the computer. After a few moments a driver installation wizard will load. Read through and accept the offered license agreement. You must accept the agreement, otherwise you cannot install the drivers. Follow the remaining prompts to complete the driver installation.
- 4). Install any additional software the USB 2.0 hardware requires. Once you have finished you can begin using the devices you have connected to the USB 2.0 ports.
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