I have an HP ProBook 650 G8 (https://support.hp.com/de-de/document/c06961069).
The TB Dock is connected to the USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C port (Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4). The dock works perfectly there.
An external DP screen is connected to the docking station. I also use the network interface.
I only have problems with the docking station and my Mac M1 Pro with two screens. It happens again and again that the second screen simply switches off and the Mac often doesn't recognise the docking station, then you have to unplug the dock and plug it in again several times. I would definitely use a different docking station for the Mac. I also have the same problem with Windows. I have two 4K screens.
Connect to screen probably yes, charge device no. However, I would pay attention to the charging power of the dock. Charging power that is too low can cause damage to the battery.
Hello, yes the mains cable is included in the scope of delivery.
Greetings Thomas
Link to the manual:
https://kaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_6595384_de-DE-1.pdf
Basically, it should work, but what only works with the corresponding brand is the power button on the dock, so you have to switch on the laptop itself. Of course you also have to look at the power, if your laptop needs more, you also have to supply it with power from its own power supply unit. And always allow for a little more power, the dock itself also needs some power.
It goes without saying that it works with HP notebooks. With MacBooks it looks completely different.
I have just found out that the HP Dock G5 & G4 do not support DisplayLink - only the G2 Dock does! Important for those who want to connect two external displays to the dock and use them as extended monitors (standalone/single, not synchronous/mirrored). Do not forget to install the DisplayLink plug-in...
Unfortunately, the Dock G4 has already been delivered defective and I have not yet received a replacement. So I can't give it a rating either. Except for bad service.
I have not tried it. I was told by an IT specialist that this G4 dock is specially designed for the ZBook laptop from HP. That's why I bought this dock.
Your HP EliteBook 1040 G10 is compatible with the Thunderbolt 120 W G4 docking station, as it is designed for HP laptops with a Thunderbolt port and the EliteBook 1040 G10 has such a port.
You can connect up to three monitors to this docking station: two via DisplayPort, one via HDMI and an additional USB-C video connection. You can run different programmes on each monitor as the docking station supports several independent video outputs. The HDMI connection can therefore also be used for one of the monitors.
Hello Community
I have the following question: I have bought a Macbook Pro M4, which I would now like to use as a home office device, but with the same wired keyboard and mouse as for the desktop PC that I use for gaming. I will connect the monitor of the desktop PC directly to the monitor due to the performance of the graphics card and set the input source on the monitor separately.
Can I now connect these peripherals to this dock and use a USB output from the dock as a peripheral for the desktop PC?
Or how can I connect the peripherals so that both PCs work with the same peripherals?
Many thanks for your answers!
You can connect peripherals such as keyboard, mouse and monitors to the HP Thunderbolt Dock 120W G4 and use both PCs with it, but there are some limitations and considerations you should be aware of:
## Compatibility
- The HP Thunderbolt Dock 120W G4 is compatible with MacBooks, including the MacBook Pro M4, as well as Windows and Chrome OS systems.
## Connections
- The dock offers various ports such as USB-A 3.0, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort and RJ45, which makes it possible to connect multiple peripherals.
## Use with both PCs
- You can connect the keyboard and mouse via the USB ports on the dock and then use them via the dock with your MacBook Pro and your desktop PC.
- For the monitor that you want to connect directly to your desktop PC, you can set the input source on the monitor separately, as you have already planned.
- However, to use both PCs with the same peripherals, you would have to switch between the two devices, as the dock does not support two host devices at the same time. You could therefore connect the dock to either your MacBook Pro or your desktop PC and then use the peripherals via the dock.
## Switching between the devices
- There is no way to configure the dock so that it is connected to both PCs at the same time. So you have to switch the dock manually between the two devices if you want to use the peripherals with the other PC.
Overall, the HP Thunderbolt Dock 120W G4 is a good solution for managing your peripherals, but it requires manual switching between the two PCs.
Hello everyone
I bought the docking station and would like to connect 2 monitors with DP. My Macbook Pro 2020,13" four thunderbolt,3 ports supports a maximum of 2 monitors with 4k. My problem: I connect everything, but the Macbook only recognises one monitor, the second is mirrored. I can't see a 2nd monitor on the Macbook either. If I connect an external hdmi port to the Macbook then it works, but with a reduced resolution. Is there a way that I can connect both monitors to the docking station with DP and connect them to the Macbook? What can I use the passthrough on the back of the station for? I hope someone can help me so that I can use both monitors.
To connect both monitors to the HP Thunderbolt Dock 120W G4 via DisplayPort (DP) and use them with your MacBook Pro 2020, there are a few things you should keep in mind:
## DisplayPort connectors and daisy chaining
- The HP Thunderbolt Dock 120W G4 supports up to four 4K monitors, but there may be limitations with MacBooks that only support Thunderbolt 3. For independent monitors, you may need to daisy chain the monitors if your monitors support it. This means that you set one monitor as the primary monitor in the chain and the other as the secondary monitor.
## Connection via the docking station
- Make sure that your monitors are connected to the docking station via the correct cables. The docking station has two DisplayPort connectors, but if your monitors do not have DP passthrough, you may need to use other connectors such as HDMI or a combination of DP and HDMI.
## Passthrough on the back of the station
- The pass-through on the back of the docking station is not directly related to the display, but rather to the network and power delivery functions. The RJ45 Ethernet port and the power delivery functions via USB-C are examples of what can be used via the passthrough, but not for the display connection.
## Firmware and driver updates
- Make sure that the docking station firmware and drivers are up to date. Sometimes updates can help to solve connection problems.
If your monitors do not have a DP pass-through function, you could alternatively connect one monitor via DisplayPort and the other via the docking station's HDMI port. This could affect the resolution somewhat, but it would be a possible solution.
It is also advisable to consult the manufacturer's specific instructions or forums to find specific settings or updates for your specific configuration.
I had exactly the same "nothing works" problem, with a brand new laptop, latest technology, having TB4. Did you connect to the USBC/DP/PD port or the TB3/4 port? According to my test, if you connect the dock to the TB4 port, nothing works. If connected to the USBC3.2/PD/DP port, not TB4, then only some of the USB sticks/HDD in the dock are recognised, LAN is not Gbits but 20 Mbps, HDMI/DP doesn't work. So either your dock is out of order like I had it, or the laptop is. If you have another PC/laptop that "works", you can test the dock with it. According to your text, it seems that the dock doesn't work with any of your computers, so the dock has a problem. Or, assuming the dock is in order, then there would be a compatibility problem.
There's still one unclear point that I hesitate in buying this dock, maybe the community can help: my non-HP laptop has a USBC 3.2 Gen 2 full function (PD 3.0, DP 1.4) which is currently used to connect its 140W charger (I guess it uses another circuit negotiation but not using PD mode though). When this dock is connected to the laptop via its TB4 (another laptop's port) while the laptop's charger is not connected, the dock will provide 100W max. Will this be sufficient for the laptop as it has internally PD 3.0 (meaning max. 100W) or insufficient because its charger requires 140W? Many articles mentioned that it is not good to charge a laptop with a charger having a wattage lower than the laptop's charger! The question is: it is possible to use this dock while skipping laptop's charger? Or should we use both? Thanks!
