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USB - Universal Serial Bus

USB is a hardware standard for networking of peripheral devices like printers and scanners.
USB - Universal Serial Bus
USB is a high-performance networking standard based on a serial bus architecture. Most new computers and associated periperhal devices like printers and scanners support USB.
What Is a USB Port?
A USB port is a connection point on computers and many other types of consumer electronics. You can use USB ports to plug in network adapters, broadband modems, and other computer networking gear.
Do USB to Ethernet Adapters Exist for Broadband Modems?
Some DSL and cable modems provide only a single USB port for connecting to a home network. However, older broadband routers, Ethernet switches and desktop computers lack USB ports. Is it possible to install a USB to Ethernet converter to join the modem to an Ethernet-only device?
Ethernet or USB - Which Broadband Modem Interface is Better?
Many broadband modems support two kinds of network connections - Ethernet and USB. This page offers four reasons why you should consider using one type with your modem instead of the other.
Top 802.11b Compact Wireless USB Adapters
Wireless USB adapters allow most PCs to join Wi-Fi home networks. Compact wireless USB adapters are conveniently small and work with a wide variety of computers. These wireless USB adapters support the 802.11b Wi-Fi protocol.
Top USB 2.0 Laptop PC Cards
Get more information about USB 2.0 PC cards used for networking of laptop computers.

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