Sending ASCII commands through USB hub

I am having issues connecting to hardware. I have 3 types of hardware connected to a Serial to USB converter hub. 2 of the hardware take ASCII commands while the other does not. I am able to communicate with the hardware individually without the hub but when I connect the hardware to the hub and the hub to my computer, it does not work. I do not think MAX sees the hardware connected. Any ideas?
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When you say "hub", are you talking about a product like the QUATECH USB to serial adapter (4 ports)?
If so, then each port has its own serial port assigned to it. You should be able to communicate through it using a terminal emulator, such as HyperTerm, TerraTerm, ProCOMM, etc.
You do have to install the driver for the box and you can also configure the starting COM port number. For instance, Port A on my box is COM-3.
You can open multiple ports in parallel, as long as you select different COM port numbers.
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