pulmonolog111 Цитата: По какой причине? Мне тоже так советовали, но я не понял принципиальную разницу.
USB интерфейс в сетевом плане работает не надежно, даже сами производители модемов не рекомендуют пользоваться USB в модемах имеющих несколько интерфейсов вот цитата из документации по модему NetComm NB6Plus4W (интерфесы 4-LAN порта, USB, WI-FI):
Choose from your connection options:
1. E Ethernet (Recommended, this method of connection is Operating System independent.)
All NB6 Series Routers include an Ethernet port for direct connection to a PC or network. The NB6Plus4W has a built in 4-port network switch and up to 4 computers can be connected directly to the router. If you require to connect more computers, purchase another network switch to provide for more connections. Only one Ethernet cable is provided. Extra cables and network switch can be purchased from your supplier.
2. Wireless LAN (NB6W and NB6Plus4W only. Suitable for computers that are wireless enabled. This is also Operating System independent.)
The router is also a wireless access point that supports 802.11g and 802.11b. To configure for wireless it is best to connect a computer to the router via Ethernet and follow the Setup Procedure under Section 4 - Setting up wireless of this Quick Guide.
3. U USB (Not recommended. This option is only available to standalone Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP computers)
Choose this option only if a computer does not have an Ethernet port and it is not feasible to add an Ethernet port or use wireless. You must then install a driver to operate the router. The USB driver and Users Guide featuring detailed installation instructions are found on the accompanying CD.
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