If I plug the Icy Hub into my Asus Vivobook s14 via the USB-A 3.1 (Gen 1) port and then plug a docking station from HP (G2) into the HUB, will I be able to use other monitors?

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With this HUB, you only achieve that USB TypeC data ports are available on a PC that only has USB TypeA data ports. This makes the device perfect. By 'data ports' I mean that I can only connect USB sticks. Mobile phones (with no charging) or external hard drives with USB-C might work, but then the power could be a problem, as the USB-A might not send enough to the C ports. It is not possible to turn a technically older (inferior) port into something better with a HUB. As far as I know, USB-C for docking / Thunderbolt / Displayport is always necessary directly on the device. There are USB-3 A docking stations with DisplayLink. However, there are restrictions on the supported resolution and the number of external displays.

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Hello Enver.arifagic,

the HP G2 docking station must be connected directly to the computer. Unfortunately, cascading HUBs is not possible with this docking station.

Best regards, Kurt

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If I plug the Icy Hub into my Asus Vivobook s14 via the USB-A 3.1 (Gen 1) port and then plug a docking station from HP (G2) into the HUB, will I be able to use other monitors?