Time Capsule USB Expansion

I have a time capsule in my home that I want to attach a usb hard drive to. My time capsule only has 1 usb port and I usually use that port for my printer so I can print wirelessly.
I bought a usb hub to try and expand the usb ports but the hard drive won't be recognized on the server when it is plugged into it.
If I connect the hard drive directly to that 1 usb port, it works fine.
How to expand the usb ports so I can begin attaching drives to access through the server?
I am open to all suggestions.

jeremydpenn wrote:
How to expand the usb ports so I can begin attaching drives to access through the server?
the hub needs to be powered !
JGG

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ptuk1 wrote:
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It is a very good router and is fast if you change the defalt ch. 149 is not good but 153 is great. I think Apple has an addressing problem on the USB Port, the old TimeCapsule worked great for an ext. drive and a printer.
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