I am looking a purchasing a plan with "Unwired" Internet, and have to get one or the other of these modems, and i don't know the difference! Which should i get?
2006-06-25 12:58:43 · 4 answers · asked by bravoechofoxtrot . 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
How they connect.
Either USB or RJ45 jack
Both will do the same thing.
2006-06-25 13:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by urndway 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
a USB modem plugs into the USB port on your computer
an Ethernet modem plugs into the ethernet port on your computer
If your computer has both ports available then either modem will work. Most people find it a little easier to use an ethernet modem if they are planning to install a cheap router with the new modem.
If you have a very old computer it may use USB-1 which could, in some cases, limit your rate if you have a very fast connection.
2006-06-25 13:03:51 · answer #2 · answered by enginerd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing different between them but most manufacturers provide two methods of connection to your computer. I personally believe ethernet is better. In otherwords if you have a computer without and ethernet card or port you can connect the same modem through your usb port.
2006-06-25 13:03:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say Eithernet cable all the way!!! you can alway upgrade the network card fairly cheap if your ISP allowed it in the future I am running a network card 100/1000 no problem only thing is my ISP only goes to 5 meg download but I got a lot of room to exspand when the ISP does USB your stuck to 1 speed
2006-06-25 13:16:53 · answer #4 · answered by Paul G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋