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USB Or Ethernet

13 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/usb-or-ethernet.20555/

g_goyal2000
g_goyal2000 Original post #1
Dec 17, 2005 at 8:56 PM
I have a DSL 502T router for MTNL Triband (broadband).
I have connected it currently with USB port with my PC.
It also has a ethernet port.
If I connect the router with ethernet port, will I get better speed/performance or with USB connection?
kalpik
kalpik #2
Dec 17, 2005 at 10:09 PM
Ethernet is always a better option. It is more stable. Plus you dont have to dial in.
V
Dec 17, 2005 at 10:20 PM
^^^

u dont have to dial in with the USB either

for me both are good
but ethernet is preferable coz it would give some work for the LAN card
leavin the USB ports for other hardware
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ishaan #4
Dec 17, 2005 at 11:59 PM
both will give equal performance so im not gonna vote 4 ne...u should hav had a both or something option
it_waaznt_me
Dec 18, 2005 at 12:15 AM
Hehe .. Check this ... Ethernet is the best ..
infra_red_dude
Dec 18, 2005 at 1:19 AM
ethernet is more stable than a usb connection!
QwertyManiac
Dec 18, 2005 at 9:50 AM
USB is jus an option for those not havin a Ethernet port thats all... almost same for both but Eth is better :)
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ishaan #8
Dec 20, 2005 at 11:33 AM
ok i that back,,,ethernet is better
g_goyal2000
Dec 20, 2005 at 4:11 PM
I connected the router using ethernet port.
And guess what, the speed is slower compared to USB port connection.
So will rule in favor of USB.
QwertyManiac
Dec 20, 2005 at 4:28 PM
thats just appearances... its same for both.. the speeds i mean... check ur tcp/ip buffers and stuff.. something mite be causing a delay...
C
Dec 20, 2005 at 5:52 PM
Eth is far better. I tried both.

But a Eth card is of only around 250 so why not buy that and free up a usb for other devices..

I use Eth cause its better (And all my USB ports are full..:wink:)
S
Dec 20, 2005 at 9:54 PM
wen i connected my router thru ethernet... the net didnt work.. so i m using USB
g_goyal2000
Dec 20, 2005 at 11:09 PM
Well, I don't need to buy an ethernet/lan card.
I have one onboard.

I have MSI Neo2-FX motherboard with onboard nVidia nForce networking controller (in other words, an ethernet/LAN port/jack).

I used to connect the router thru USB & used to get better connectivity & speed.
After switching to ethernet, I get terrible speeds.

So, for me, ethernet is out & USB is in.