Cable Modem Question

[RT66DOC]

Is there any difference in speed of cable modem between using a Fast Ethernet Adapter vs a USB? I have both ports on the back of my PC. The cable guy gave me a USB connector for the modem. Is one better than the other? TIA

 

[Jdonoghue]

We used the fast ethernet port. Good thing, because when I got my laptop I was able to buy a router (lets you hook up multiple computers and share the internet connection) and the router required the fast ethernet port. There shouldn't be a speed difference between the two ports, though.

 

[Philip]

USB is CPU driven. If you have a older slow computer. You will notice a difference. If you do internet gaming you will take a hit on performance.



I normaly hook up cable threw a router and Nic's.

 

[JPope]

"... If you do internet gaming you will take a hit on performance... . "



Pun intended?