USB 2 hubs backward compatible to USB 1.1, but not vice versa. USB 1.1 hardware will not work as USB 2 hardware under any circumstances. I seem to remember that USB 2 sockets, plugs are a little different from USB 1.1, but am not positive.  Someone else will chime in shortly, if they haven't already.

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>A question that's been in my head for a while.  From a basic, physical
>point of view (i.e. cables, sockets, etc.), what's the difference
>between USB 1.1 and USB 2.0?  Will a USB hub that was made prior to USB
>2, function as USB 2 if connected to a USB 2 port?
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