PCI vs USB 2.0 wireless adapter

Discussion in 'Networking and Computer Security' started by Tom71, Mar 13, 2006.

  1. Tom71

    Tom71 Geek Trainee

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    Is there any difference in perfomance between intenal PCI based adapters vs. external USB based adapters, all other things equal?
     
    Tom71, Mar 13, 2006
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  2. megamaced

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    The USB ethernet card will be significantly slower then a PCI based card.
     
    megamaced, Mar 13, 2006
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  3. Addis

    Addis The King

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    Transfer rates will be good enough, but the fact that it uses a bit of system resources as its USB. 480mbits should be enough for networking though.
     
    Addis, Mar 13, 2006
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  4. Anti-Trend

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    USB data must travel over the PCI buss anyway. You might as well just get a PCI card.
     
    Anti-Trend, Mar 14, 2006
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