What speed do you get with this on a gigabit ethernet connection? Does the USB 2.0 limit the speed because it's only 480mbs vs 1000 for gigabit?
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Don't know, I do not have a gigabit Ethernet connection. Slight limit on speed but not noticeable for the type of things I do on a tablet. I could not find anyone who makes a USB 3.0 / Ethernet "all in one" hub.
1932908
That's pretty much a given. If ur using usb 2.0 to connect you can't have speeds higher than the usb 2 limit.
1932909
We have a 100 Mbps connection, so I can't say. Direct USB 3.0 to my Surface is about 30% faster than through a USB 2.0 connection through the hub. Also, without the external power connection, Asus won't support some hard drives. I have to hook those directly to the USB 3.0. All is all, though, I am quite happy with it, not having to use two external connections.
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Gigabit ethernet is backwards compatible and should work just fine with any flavor of ethernet. A USB to ethernet adapter, may or may not function at the gigabit speed, but should support other flavors of ethernet just fine. If you want up-to-date technology and maximum speed over ethernet, I would suggest the T'bolt to e'net adapter....my 2¢
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I use mine as an extender from my PC to a 2.0 hub. All 2.0 devices connected share the same bandwidth. If you have a 1.1 device it will still operate but all devices will see decreased speed and performance. Best to connect direct to a PC and replace any 1.1 cables.
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The short answer is either one will work since both are faster than your internet connection anyway. The long (correct) answer is that it depends on the amount of traffic on your network. For a handful of simultaneous users, 10/100 is fine. For more than a half dozen or so, you'll notice an improvement with Gigabit. Since Gigabit device prices are falling, you're probably better off buying one now and having plenty of room to grow. Of course, your devices will also need to have Gigabit-capable NICs to benefit from the speed boost, but the switch will still work more efficiently.
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USB 2.0 can be used with USB 3.0 slots, you just won't get the transfer speed.
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This adaptor supports USB 2.0 and 1.0. It does not support USB 3.0. The maximum speed of USB 2.0 is only 450 Mbps. USB 1.0 is much much less. This adaptor is not capable of gigabit per second speed and therefore does not offer to the gigabit performance claimed by the manufacturer. Gigabit performance would require a minimum of USB 3.0 to be a true gigabit adapter.
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Gigabit is pointless Unless you have a hundred high speed computers all hooked up to it trying to download a massive amount of data at once. In most instances, 10MB is plenty fast for data transfer. 100MB is even overkill. Your computer couldn't even process that much information per second unless you have an insane fast computer with high speed SSD drives. Or you're trying to stream 4K video in a hotel room, for some reason. If you find a Marriott with 4K tv's in the room - let me know.
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Yes, it supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet. SSTP/SFTP (Screened Foiled Twisted Pair) shielding can prevent electromagnetic interferences and thus boost performance.
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NOT SURE, Robert . . . I was on Century Link with a Westell model and the 600N really 'blows-it-away', SIMPLY WITH A MUCH NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN SPEED. I use mine 'hard-wired' with my iMac and MagicJack using 2 of the 4 Ethernet ports. Now, "ASSUMING" that ATT and basically ALL 'PROVIDERS' use the products that 'win' their 'bid' at the LOWEST cost, (like NASA), I have to "ASSUME" it may be of the same, LOW PERFORMANCE as what I originally had. I used theirs for the FREE, one-year period, and got this IMMEDIATELY afterward. But, unlike NASA, selecting the LOW-BID / MEETING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS products isn't gonna "KILL" anyone! I am glad / happy with my choice, NOT being a 'techie' or 'geek'. - Jay NOT SURE, Robert . . . I was on Century Link with a Westell model and the 600N really 'blows-it-away', SIMPLY WITH A MUCH NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN SPEED. I use mine 'hard-wired' with my iMac and MagicJack using 2 of the 4 Ethernet ports. Now, "ASSUMING" that ATT and basically ALL 'PROVIDERS' use the products that 'win' their 'bid' at the LOWEST cost, (like NASA), I have to "ASSUME" it may be of the same, LOW PERFORMANCE as what I originally had. I used theirs for the FREE, one-year period, and got this IMMEDIATELY afterward. But, unlike NASA, selecting the LOW-BID /... » Read More NOT SURE, Robert . . . I was on Century Link with a Westell model and the 600N really 'blows-it-away', SIMPLY WITH A MUCH NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN SPEED. I use mine 'hard-wired' with my iMac and MagicJack using 2 of the 4 Ethernet ports. Now, "ASSUMING" that ATT and basically ALL 'PROVIDERS' use the products that 'win' their 'bid' at the LOWEST cost, (like NASA), I have to "ASSUME" it may be of the same, LOW PERFORMANCE as what I originally had. I used theirs for the FREE, one-year period, and got this IMMEDIATELY afterward. But, unlike NASA, selecting the LOW-BID / MEETING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS products isn't gonna "KILL" anyone! I am glad / happy with my choice, NOT being a 'techie' or 'geek'. - Jay « Show Less
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The best performance is over Ethernet. The USB port allows you to plugin the manufacturers wireless adapter so that the Transporter can operate over a wireless network. I believe the USB port is not supported for any other use. but you can use the Transporter wirelsslt by installing a
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First, you know this, but deserves repeating XP is no longer supported by MS and soon by others. With that said. Plugable has a 3.0 USB that works (USB3-E1000), I think it will revert to USB 2.0 speed - 100MB, but mine runs at 1GBAlso any USB to Ethernet that supports XP will work, has nothing to do with the system and all about USB You can also put a wireless board, but I personally don't use it any more because the USB is faster and doesn't use my wifi bandwidth.
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You don't have to use both of the USB ports, I only use the one. The thought is the secondond USB cable will increase the speed but honestly I haven't noticed any marked increase
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perfectly. are you looking for exact transfer speeds? I've used it on USB2.0 ports this entire time and it is fine.
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It wouldn't matter because it's the worst USB net card I've ever used. I ended up with a LinkSys AE1000 - Save your money (and sanity) and buy whatever the replacement is for the AE1000.
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The three Ethernet links can each handle 1 million packets per second. Each port is 1gbps so they can handle 1000mbps full duplex.
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I think the ethernet cuts out when you plug in the usb, so don't think they both work together.
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Yes. The limit is the speed of the usb 2.0 interfaces. But, if you use with usb 3.0 the speed grows up significantly.