@newt
Why did you not make sure it works properly before buying it? 🤔
@newt
It sucks! Well, I suppose having just the basic features is still better than your advanced device not working at all.
Won't it switch back on losing power though?
@newt
Good! Firewire interfaces of this class don't require external power either, unless you're using Sony's port variant branded i.LINK — it's the most compact, think mini-USB sized, but provides no power at all.
@newt
And most Firewire devices — the card I've posted earlier today included, with the exception of the most compact devices like web cams, can act as hubs two: they usually have two ports, you can use either one to connect the device itself and the other one to daisy-chain another device.
But again, you only need to do it once during the initial setup. After that it just works.