Targus Docking Station - Overview
A docking station is intended to allow your laptop to connect to all of the peripheral devices at your workstation (monitors, keyboard, mouse, etc.).
In this article you will learn about the basic functionality of the Targus Docking Station, and the accompanying features, located at your desk.
Below you will find an image of the Targus Docking Station detailing the available ports.
This particular docking station allows you to connect your laptop to all of your peripherals using a single, USB-C cord. It should be the only cord from the docking station that sticks out toward the center of your desk. You can simply plug it into any of the available USB-C ports on your laptop to get it connected. All of your peripherals should kick over and start functioning properly in the next 10-20 seconds.
NOTE: Unlike the HP Thunderbolt Docking Station, the Targus Docking Station does not have the ability to wake your laptop from sleep. The power button on the Targus Docking Station turns the dock itself off and on. If you need to wake up your laptop, you will need to open the laptop itself to click on the power button. In the event you want to close the laptop right away and not use it as a third screen, we recommend checking out [THIS ARTICLE][INSERT POWER OPTIONS FIX].
Available ports include:
- 1x USB-C ports
- 4x USB 3.0 ports (1x side; 3x back)
- Audio Combo Jack
- Kensington lock slot
- 2x DisplayPort ports
- 2x HDMI ports
- Ethernet port
- AC Power Adapter connector