better connection hookup?

UrbN

Limp Gawd
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I just bought the motorola 5100 cable modem and it gave me USB and ethernet cords, which one will have a faster connection?
 
What's the maximum bandwidth of usb1.1? Is the modem USB1.1? Is it 2.0?

Screw it, go with the ethernet option. You'll get your full bandwidth, and it's less to deal with.
 
Use the ethernet connection, much less hassle in the long run.
 
The modem probably has a 10 mbit ethernet connection. The USB connection (even if USB 1.1) is 12 mbps. I think most cable connections are about 3 mbit with some crazy ones being 6 mbit - either way neither limits your bandwidth.

I would go the ethernet method because it means you don't have to install any special software and it's just more standard.
 
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