A USB hub according to an embodiment of the invention includes: a USB
upstream port unit for inputting/outputting data in accordance with a USB
protocol; a wireless upstream port unit for inputting/outputting data in
accordance with a predetermined wireless communication protocol; a USB
downstream port unit including at least one input/output port for
inputting/outputting data in accordance with the USB protocol; a port
selector for selection between the USB upstream port unit and the
wireless upstream port unit to be connected with the input/output port;
and a communication protocol converting unit provided on a connection
path between the wireless upstream port unit and the port selector and
converting the USB protocol and the wireless communication protocol.