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Yoyobuae: /* "slave" */ Add section on networking between Pandora and PC using USB slave mode

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‎"slave": Add section on networking between Pandora and PC using USB slave mode

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 === Charging ===
 With mini usb otg in slave mode. Charging Pandora from your computer's USB port or other powered such, is best done with Pandora in standby mode. The current provided by your computer will probably not be sufficient to provide a quick charge while Pandora is being used.
 ==Links==

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	The Pandora has two USB host ports:		The Pandora has two USB host ports:

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 {|
 |-
-|↓PLUGS→      || '''Big USB A''' || '''Small mini USB'''
+|↓PLUGS→            || '''Big USB A''' || '''Small mini USB'''
 |-
-| '''1.0 devices''' ||  hub      || yes otg
+| '''1.0 devices''' ||  hub            || yes otg
 |-
-| '''2.* devices''' || Yes       || yes otg
+| '''2.* devices''' || Yes             || yes otg
 |-
-| '''As Host'''     || yes 500mA || yes use mini A cable 100mA
+| '''As Host'''     || yes 500mA       || yes 100mA use mini A cable
 |-
-| '''As slave'''    || No        || yes use mini B cable
+| '''As slave'''    || No              || yes       use mini B cable
 |-
-| '''Charging'''    || No        || Yes  700mA → <500mA
+| '''Charging'''    || No              || Yes  700mA → <500mA
 |}

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 Devices that require more power.
-USB HDDs, very few of these can draw sufficient power from a single USB port. If its a powered HDD its ok, otherwise a powered USB hub is necessary.
+USB HDDs, very few of these can draw sufficient power from a single USB port. If its a powered HDD its ok, otherwise a powered USB hub is necessary. A USB standard-A male to USB standard-A female cable '''will not work''' as a hub.
 ===USB OTG (mini-AB) port===
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 Allows you to connect any USB 2.0-compliant device (Hi-Speed, Full-Speed, Low-Speed, including USB 1.1 ones) directly, without the use of a hub.
-This port can act as a host port for USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices. It can supply a maximum of 100mA in host mode. (if you need more use the USB standard A (500mA))  USB OTG ports can operate in two different modes. When connected through this port, the Pandora can also act as a device, for example when connected to a computer for charging & data transfer. For this mode, you need a standard-A to mini-B cable.
+This port can act as a host port for USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices. It can supply a maximum of 100mA in host mode. (if you need more use the USB standard A (500mA)) If its a non Hi-Speed device, use a powered usb hub.
 *standard-B receptacle: Use a mini-A to standard-B cable.
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 *mini-A plug: No extra cable or adapter needed.
 *micro-A plug: No standardized solution exists.
 '''Notes:'''
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 To enable data transfer for SD cards, run SD-Mass Storage (in the System category).
 USB1.1 device work on the Pandora OTG (On The Go) port with the appropriate adapter, active USB extension cable, since the OTG port accepts USB 1.1 devices.
-A USB standard-A male to USB standard-A female cable '''will not work''' as a hub.
+=== Charging ===
+With mini usb otg in slave mode. Charging Pandora from your computer's USB port or other powered such, is best done with Pandora in standby mode. The current provided by your computer will probably not be sufficient to provide a quick charge while Pandora is being used.
 ==Links==

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 | '''As slave'''    || No        || yes use mini B cable
 |-
-| '''Charging'''    || No        || Yes  ???mA
+| '''Charging'''    || No        || Yes  700mA → <500mA
 |}

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 |}
-If you have a question to ask, that isn't covered in this FAQ already, please ask over on the [http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php/index/ Forums]. Or use feedback function below. Thank you!
+If you have a question to ask, please head on over to the [http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php/index/ Forums]. Or use feedback function below. Thank you!
-== USB 1.1 vs USB 2.0==
+==USB 1.1 vs USB 2.0==
 <br />
 USB 1.0  1.0Mbit/s  Low-Speed <br />

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 | '''As slave'''    || yes    || yes
 |-
-| '''Charging'''    || Yes?      || no?
+| '''Charging'''    || No      || Yes
 |}
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 *If you have trouble connecting any device to the small OTG port, check if 'Setting->Startup->Enable/Disable services on boot->Start USB Network on bootup' is checked! This needs to be set in order to work. Default setting is unchecked (better naming of this option <strike>is planned for Hotfix5</strike> has not been included in HotFix 5, see [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/56516-wishlist-for-hf5/]).
-'''Host mode connector'''
+'''Mini connector'''
 [[Image:Mini-usb.png|thumb|Mini-B and Mini-A comparison]]
 Shown here are a Mini-B connector (left, black) and a Mini-A connector (right, white). The mini-A connector should be the one you want in order to use the OTG port in host mode. Click on the image for a larger version.

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 The Pandora has two USB host ports:
 * 1x USB 2.0 host port (USB standard-A receptacle)
 * 1x USB 1.1/2.0 OTG port (USB mini-AB receptacle)
+<br />
 {|
 |-
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 | '''2.* devices''' || Yes       || yes otg
 |-
-| '''Charging'''    || Yes?      || no?
+| '''As Host'''     || yes 500mA || yes 100mA
 |-
-| '''As slave'''    || USBHID    || dont know
+| '''As slave'''    || yes    || yes
 |-
-| '''As Host'''     || USBHID power    || dont know
+| '''Charging'''    || Yes?      || no?
 |}
 == USB 1.1 vs USB 2.0==
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 '''Note:'''
 * Charging Pandora from your computer's USB port is best done with Pandora in standby mode. The current provided by your computer will probably not be sufficient to provide a quick charge while Pandora is being used.
-* There are USB standard-A to mini-B cables that can be used to charge your Pandora but don't work to transfer data to/ from the Pandora! MSWindows will complain abount "An unknown device connected". Try using a different cable.
+* There are USB standard-A to mini-B cables that can be used to charge your Pandora but don't work to transfer data to/ from the Pandora! In MSWindows you will get the error: "An unknown device connected". Try using a different cable.
 USB1.1 device work on the Pandora OTG (On The Go) port with the appropriate adapter, active USB extension cable, since the OTG port accepts USB 1.1 devices.