About to go cable...is USB okay?

dial_up_dude · Post by **dial_up_dude** » Fri Dec 07, 2001 10:00 am

Hi all.

I've finally made the decision to go cable. I'm glad I stumbled upon this site--it Rocks!

I'm probably going to buy a Motorola SB4100 modem, but I'm a little hesitant about the USB connection.

I'm running W95 and have a scanner and printer on the Modo USB ports now. I'll have to install a PCI card to get another USB port for the cable modem.

Are you experienced users okay with USB for cable access? Is Ethernet better for speed & stability--or am I just old fashioned?

Thanks!

Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » Fri Dec 07, 2001 10:13 am

NIC NIC NIC!

(Sounds like a scene from a Month Python movie eh?) Please don't use the USB ports to emulate a NIC card. There are many problems ahead for you if you do.

aprodigal1 · Post by **aprodigal1** » Fri Dec 07, 2001 10:26 am

go with an ethernet based modem so that you can leave yourself open to network additional pc's if you so decide to at a future date

Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » Fri Dec 07, 2001 10:29 am

Originally posted by aprodigal1
go with an ethernet based modem so that you can leave yourself open to network additional pc's if you so decide to at a future date

Exactly! And you can add a router for multiple-PC access and an awesome LAN. USB is excellent for cameras, printers, ZIP drives and stuff like that, but it sucks for Ethernet emulation.

dial_up_dude · Post by **dial_up_dude** » Fri Dec 07, 2001 11:08 am

Thanks for the quick replies.

So, I shouldn't buy a SB4100? I was under the assumption it only offered a USB conncetion.

dial_up_dude · Post by **dial_up_dude** » Fri Dec 07, 2001 12:01 pm

Ahh...I looked at the online owner's manual. It has an ethernet port.

Silly me.

Illini25 · Post by **Illini25** » Fri Dec 07, 2001 12:04 pm

I had no choice myself to use a USB for my connection.. and I also use a Motorola surfboard.. I haven't had any problems with it and I've had cable for almost 2 years.

If I had the choice, and I will very soon (new pc on the way... w00t w00t) I would prefer to connect via nic card

Good luck dial_up_dude

Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » Fri Dec 07, 2001 8:18 pm

Originally posted by dial_up_dude
Ahh...I looked at the online owner's manual. It has an ethernet port.

Silly me.

Heh! I was gonna say...Hey! That modem does both. Glad ya caught that. It's a good modem and I have setup several.

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Fri Dec 07, 2001 8:20 pm

Originally posted by BlueJetta

Heh! I was gonna say...Hey! That modem does both. Glad ya caught that. It's a good modem and I have setup several.

Why don't you drag your tail over here and set me up with one?
I want one so I can have a diagnostics page!

ace · Post by **ace** » Fri Dec 07, 2001 11:31 pm

You cant go usb with the windows 95 so thats the end of this..

and if you try......have fun and try not to bash your puter into little pieces..

aagiants · Post by **aagiants** » Sat Dec 08, 2001 12:48 am

sb4100 has USB and ethernet. Get it, it is a good deal. If u ever plan to upgrade or use a labtop etc u r all set. Get the NIC not the USB if u can, but USB is ok for perisodic usage etc.

steelsolid · Post by **steelsolid** » Sat Dec 08, 2001 5:00 am

I use USB port simply because I can't seem to get this Linksys 5-Port Workgroup Hub to work. When I plug in ethernet cord, no activity lights come on. It's not the Hub. Dunno what else it is... 3rd Hub, same result.

Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » Sat Dec 08, 2001 6:08 am

Originally posted by blebs99

Why don't you drag your tail over here and set me up with one?
I want one so I can have a diagnostics page!

Send me a plane ticket. I have vacation time coming.