2007-03-12 10:31:17 · 13 answers · asked by Lee A 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Ethernet operates at varying speeds depending on the technology or cables being used.
Speeds range from 10MBit/s, 100MBit/s or Gigabit (1000MBit/s). These are maximum speeds and depend on how many users are on the subnet or network segment being used.
USB 1.1 transfer at 11MBit/s
USB 2.0 transfers at 480MBit/s
Speed here is dependant on how many devices are connected to the hub.
Make your choice.
2007-03-12 11:05:28 · answer #1 · answered by Slipperman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The general consensus below is that Ethernet is faster, apart from one person who is saying that USB is faster.
Well, let me settle this for you.
Ethernet is by far, the fastest. There is no competition between the two. Plus, for certain applications like Broadband and the like, additional drivers are required to use the USB cable.
When and where possible, you should always use the Ethernet cable. 1. Coz its faster. 2. Coz its made for that exact purpose. and 3. It leaves you another USB port free, and if you are like me, with gadgets left, right and centre, free USB ports are important.
2007-03-12 17:40:40 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If its Gigabit then ethernet is, if its fast ethernet then USB 2.0 is faster and if its just ethernet then USB 1.1 is faster.
2007-03-12 17:37:44 · answer #3 · answered by thecoldvoiceofreason 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
USB ports are faster than you ethernet when it comes to exchanging data
RJ
2007-03-12 17:33:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ethernet is way faster!!too bad though cos i got usb.
2007-03-12 17:56:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ethernet its meant for the job
2007-03-12 17:34:49 · answer #6 · answered by simonjohnlaw 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ethernet is used for connecting computers, and is quite fast. USB ports are generally for connecting peripherals (flash memory, printers, I-Pods etc) and is normally fine. For peripherals though, Firewire is the latest and fastest.
Cheers
Mike
2007-03-12 17:43:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "coldvoiceofreason" has it right, but distace is also a major factor. USB is distance limited, ethernet is certified to 328 feet (100 meters) but can be re-transmitted by a hub/switch.
2007-03-12 17:41:36 · answer #8 · answered by Partisanshipsux 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ethernet
2007-03-12 18:02:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
ethernet
2007-03-12 17:34:18 · answer #10 · answered by stupidgirll74 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋