USB

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The tablets come equipped with a versatile USB port that will allow you to connect your tablet to your computer for flashing or mounting the cards, allow you to connect USB peripherals to your tablet, and allow you to set up USB networking.
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== Host mode ==
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The tablets are able to function in either client- or host-mode. Host-mode will allow you to use USB peripherals like keyboards, flash drives, card readers, and external hard drives with your tablet.
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== Networking ==
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{{main|USB networking}}
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USB networking will allow you to use the tablet's USB port to connect to a computer and network with that computer over USB. This can provide you with an internet connection for your tablet in environments without WiFi access.
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Revision as of 18:12, 19 August 2008

The tablets come equipped with a versatile USB port that will allow you to connect your tablet to your computer for flashing or mounting the cards, allow you to connect USB peripherals to your tablet, and allow you to set up USB networking.

Host mode

Main article: USB host mode

The tablets are able to function in either client- or host-mode. Host-mode will allow you to use USB peripherals like keyboards, flash drives, card readers, and external hard drives with your tablet.

Networking

Main article: USB networking

USB networking will allow you to use the tablet's USB port to connect to a computer and network with that computer over USB. This can provide you with an internet connection for your tablet in environments without WiFi access.

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