Cable Modem

[JJADAMS]

I have a cable modem that used the ethernet and usb. Is there any advantages or disadvantages using usb? What makes one better than the other?

 

[TMS]

Both ways of connecting are fast enough for the cable modem. If you use the USB connection, then you will need drivers for the modem.
If you are using linux or older windows os, then you most likely will have to use ethernet connection.

When I had my cable modem connected to USB, my USB mouse woud not work correctly when i was downloading with high data rates
(2mbit/s). Thats the only reason why I use ethernet connection.

 

[Derango]

The Big disadvantage of USB cable modems is that you can't use a hardware router to share internet access with them. It needs to be ethernet for that. Thats why I won't use a USB cable modem.

 

[clumsum]

The USB connection allows the cable companys' to connect new users, and provide access to bi, for those who do not have LAN (NIC cards) in their pc's.
LAN is still the preferred connection.

 

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: Derango
The Big disadvantage of USB cable modems is that you can't use a hardware router to share internet access with them. It needs to be ethernet for that. Thats why I won't use a USB cable modem.

I agree with Derango, if you are planning on never sharing the cable connection then a USB cablemodem would be practical


Ausm

 

[Nessal]

Hmmm...how about differenct speeds of cable modem? Which one do you find to be faster then another?

 

[skatertech]

LAN would be faster, since USB uses shared bandwith for all devices on the bus. Also, some USB controllers eat up CPU cycles, slowing your computer down.

 

[Slogun]

I do not trust a USB connection for my all-to-important network connections.

I always heard using ethernet was faster and more stable.

I only use USB for non-critical connections such as printer, card reader, mouse, etc..