Thread: Why use the usb cable from modem to computer
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Old 30-05-2010, 16:31   #2
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Re: Why use the usb cable from modem to computer
So what's your setup as of now, how is everything connected?

Your cable modem will only support one style of connection at a time, either Ethernet or USB, not both. In addition, to swap between the connections your modem will require a reboot.

USB was designed as a plug and play "answer for everything" interface, hence Universal Serial Bus, however the USB 1 interface isn't fast enough to give you full speed even on Virgin's lowest broadband tier.
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