Will I have faster Internet connection if change my router from USB 1.0 to USB 2.0?

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  1. SeaWolf

    SeaWolf Peon

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    #21
    So, yes, you should see a difference if you use USB 2 from now on, though you'd better use an Ethernet PCI card anyway.
     
    SeaWolf, Apr 18, 2007 IP
  2. ondoin

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    #22
    Ok,Thank you .
     
    ondoin, Apr 18, 2007 IP
  3. fej

    fej Active Member

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    #23
    Actually it's true that 2.0 USB ports are faster. USB 2.0 averages a data rate of 480 Mbps while USB 1.0 only averages at about 12 Mbps. USB 2.0 are considered to be hi-speed mode while 1.0 are known as full speed USB modes.

    I also agree with others that you'd rather use Ethernet. Truth is USB drivers can also slow down the overall performance of older pc's. A device driver is an additional installation step and source of potential problems for USB's that you need not worry about with Ethernet. ;)
     
    fej, Apr 18, 2007 IP
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    good points...and aren't USB 'pipelines' shared, meaning if you have 9 devices plugged in it might be loads slower than just 3 say :confused:
     
    timsdd, Apr 18, 2007 IP
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