IOGear's WUSB Hub V2 - 8-way PC Sharing, Audio Streaming

IOGear has quietly debuted what appears to be the next generation Wireless USB hub. It's hard to tell the differences from the original unless you download the PDF manual. For starter, the Alereon-powered WUSB hub finally supports USB audio streaming and webcams, meaning out-of-the-box compatibility with USB speakers like the Logitech Z Cinema and webcams such as the QuickCam. USB video monitors like the Samsung 940UX reportedly work better with this hub as well. Also, the IOGear HWA dongle receives a better omni-directional antenna to boost reception.

Perhaps the most notable addition to the IOGear is the new 8-way PC sharing, given every computer (XP or Vista) has a Certified Wireless USB HWA dongle. Basically, you rely on the hub's cable association method to pair with each computer. Afterwards, if you need to switch the peripherals to another host, you simply hit the Hub Selection button to cycle through up to 8 choices for which WUSB-enabled PC to connect to. One caveat is that you still need a clear line of sight between the IOGear WUSB hub and all the hosts within 30 ft. to make the best of your investment.