usb or eathernet?

compdude99 · 06-09-2005, 11:58 PM

which connection is better for a cable modem? Eathernet or usb? and does it really make a difference?

elmarcorulz · 06-10-2005, 12:06 AM

i think ethernet is better, but usb is generally more convenient, especially if you have a network

Byteman · 06-10-2005, 01:08 AM

I had a couple usb connections go wacky, ethernet is much more stable.

ack · 06-10-2005, 01:19 AM

I prefer ethernet. Much better and more stable.

flame1117 · 06-10-2005, 02:23 AM

I don't know which would be better but i use Ethernet and it works fine...

**Lax** · 06-10-2005, 02:37 AM

Ethernet will get your faster speeds at greater stability usually.

**The_Other_One** · 06-10-2005, 03:47 AM

I don't think you'd get any faster speeds seeing as internet speeds don't even reach 10MB/s. Check your WAN ports, most of them are only 10...

But I agree, Ethernet is the best. Usally dosn't even require as much to install. Just plug in your cable and it'll do DHCP and assign all the needed info for you.

**Lax** · 06-10-2005, 03:56 AM

Faster for LAN, not net (which is true).

mattpower3000 · 06-12-2005, 12:33 PM

Go for ethernet mate

**dragon2309** · 06-12-2005, 01:07 PM

Definately ethernet

06-09-2005, 11:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
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06-10-2005, 01:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Byteman Malware Destroyer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hurricane Heaven... still Posts: 1,093	I had a couple usb connections go wacky, ethernet is much more stable. __________________ Don't byte off more than you can chew...

06-10-2005, 01:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
ack Silver Member Join Date: May 2005 Age: 19 Posts: 151	I prefer ethernet. Much better and more stable. __________________ http://www.ack-network.com -great hosting, software, and advanced computer techniques.

06-10-2005, 02:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lax Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Snow country Age: 21 Posts: 2,279	Ethernet will get your faster speeds at greater stability usually. __________________ He who controls the present controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.

06-10-2005, 02:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
flame1117 banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,770	I don't know which would be better but i use Ethernet and it works fine...

06-10-2005, 03:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,368	I don't think you'd get any faster speeds seeing as internet speeds don't even reach 10MB/s. Check your WAN ports, most of them are only 10... But I agree, Ethernet is the best. Usally dosn't even require as much to install. Just plug in your cable and it'll do DHCP and assign all the needed info for you. __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

06-10-2005, 03:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lax Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Snow country Age: 21 Posts: 2,279	Faster for LAN, not net (which is true). __________________ He who controls the present controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.

06-12-2005, 12:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
mattpower3000 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 27 Posts: 38	Go for ethernet mate

06-12-2005, 01:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
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