Can't enable port 1

[Harry Giles]

When running lsusb -v, I get the following:

hub 5-0:1.0: Cannot enable port 1.  Maybe the USB cable is bad?
usb 5-1: new full speed USB device using address 4
usb 5-1: Product: AirPrime CDMA Wireless PC Card
usb 5-1: Manufacturer: AirPrime, Incorporated
NET: Registered protocol family 17

I need to fix this.  The Airprime Card connects fine under W$, so I can 
rule out the cable.

Any ideas on how to approach this would be VERY much appreciated!

Harry G