Broadband modem device is one of critical elements while broadband providers plan to launch the service. More broadband modem they provide to subscriber is better to support to high performance of network connectivity. Usually, broadband provider will provide two types of broadband modem interface to subscribers; Ethernet and Universal Serial Bus (USB). It is depending on the requirement, for the personal purpose subscribers prefer to select USB broadband modem interface. Meanwhile for sharing purpose, subscriber will select Ethernet broadband modem interface such as router modem
There are many advantages and disadvantages for both broadband modem interfaces, Ethernet and USB. However Ethernet interface is preferable to connect broadband service rather than USB. Ethernet broadband modem interface can support data rate up to 100-1000 Mbps. Meanwhile USB can support up to 12 Mbps for USB 1.0 and USB 1.1 and 480 Mbps for USB 2.0
USB broadband modem interface is more getting dropped connection rather Ethernet interface. Ethernet interface more reliable to connect broadband network. More over, USB interface can reach up to maximum 5 m only, while Ethernet can reach up to 100 m. Ethernet interface does not require driver software to install as required on USB interface. Some USB modem will work on particular operating system and will not support to others one. For such case, broadband providers should deploy new USB modems which support the latest operating system. Overall, Ethernet broadband modem interface is having higher performance to connect the broadband network rather than USB interface
To reduce disadvantaged on the USB modem, broadband provider cooperates with manufactures to increase its performance and definitely can reduce its cost. Current USB modem will have higher data rate speed and easy to use. Some of USB broadband modems already equipped with installation driver inside the USB then subscribers can use it once plug to laptop.
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