I have a new wireless modem to which I want to connect a standard pc - should I connect it via usb or the ethernet port? (It has no wireless card.)
2006-12-25 12:25:03 · 12 answers · asked by MICHAEL F 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Ethernet is favourite as its faster than USB. It may take a little longer to configure than USB and I see that you'll have to buy a wireless card, but it tends to be more stable. Plus you'll have your USB port available for your other peripherals.
2006-12-25 12:34:33 · answer #1 · answered by mseeya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest ethernet. Ethernet is designed for networking and should give the best conection.
USB can slow down if you have a lot of USB devices running at the same time. This is probably unlikely to cause a problem though, The USB connection also tends to need extra drivers/software while ethernet doesn't need any extra
2006-12-25 12:42:16 · answer #2 · answered by Gordon B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used ethernet no problems for the last 4 years after the USB modem kept locking up.
2006-12-25 13:02:02 · answer #3 · answered by Lucan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
via the ethernet port if its a bt one not too certain of the others but i connect through ethernet an it works fine an my mate can still use their laptop on wireless at the same time.
2006-12-25 12:28:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend Ethernet port. It is faster and USB requires more current (power) and this slows down your system too than the Ethernet adapter.
2006-12-25 12:28:09 · answer #5 · answered by Aman J Singh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the ethernet, it will free up an extra USB port on your computer for something more important.
2006-12-25 12:37:11 · answer #6 · answered by kb3juv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ethernet by far is the fastest and will let your USB port free for other devices, and it wont slow down your PC
2006-12-25 12:29:11 · answer #7 · answered by Cisco Sucks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ethernet definately. Cable better than wireless always.
2006-12-25 22:48:30 · answer #8 · answered by Shaun D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Ethernet is the fastest
2006-12-25 12:27:37 · answer #9 · answered by John S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ethernet port
2006-12-25 12:28:04 · answer #10 · answered by Shiv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋