Modem question

Asmodeus · Aug 28, 2006, 02:52 PM

Hi guys, I am not sure if this is in the right place or not. If it isnt I am sorry.

I have been a long time DSL user and they finally put cable in where I live. So today I went and got it 5meg connection and with the install pack it says you can either hook the modem up to the pc with the ethernet cable or USB cable. it provides both.

Was wandering what one is better to use or are they both pretty much the same?

Thanks,
Tommy

**MIG-31** · Aug 28, 2006, 02:57 PM

i don't know the true tech details about it.But all i can say after using both from different isp's in the past (uk isp's that is)..

Hands down for ethernet cable... you do get a much quicker and more stable conection in my opinion.

Asmodeus · Aug 28, 2006, 03:44 PM

Thanks Mig-31

H3X4D3C1M4L · Aug 28, 2006, 05:51 PM

Ethernet connections are meant for networking purposes. USB is meant for different things.

The ethernet connection will be more stable and usually doesn't require a driver to be installed other than what is already there for the NIC

Aug 28, 2006, 02:52 PM	#1
Asmodeus DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Altoona, PA Posts: 187 Rep Power: 0	Modem question Hi guys, I am not sure if this is in the right place or not. If it isnt I am sorry. I have been a long time DSL user and they finally put cable in where I live. So today I went and got it 5meg connection and with the install pack it says you can either hook the modem up to the pc with the ethernet cable or USB cable. it provides both. Was wandering what one is better to use or are they both pretty much the same? Thanks, Tommy __________________ .

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MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,821 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	i don't know the true tech details about it.But all i can say after using both from different isp's in the past (uk isp's that is).. Hands down for ethernet cable... you do get a much quicker and more stable conection in my opinion. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

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Asmodeus DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Altoona, PA Posts: 187 Rep Power: 0	Thanks Mig-31 __________________ .

Aug 28, 2006, 05:51 PM	#4
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	Ethernet connections are meant for networking purposes. USB is meant for different things. The ethernet connection will be more stable and usually doesn't require a driver to be installed other than what is already there for the NIC