usb lan: would this be a reason why I got poor net reception?

@mobhomeir (7558)
Philippines
April 8, 2012 7:04pm CST
Hello computer-expert guys, I need your suggestions and ideas... As far as I know, this is my first posted script here on this interest because I never really had any serious problem with my PC. Recently as what I observe I got very poor (slow) net performance from my ISP. I knew even before this is not a problem from them (ISP)but maybe from some of my accessories. By the way, for three years (until the other day), I was using only USB Lan replacing my original one. Since I was satisfied with the performance of USB Lan (which more economical), I bought another one but not anymore the same as my former one because as what the saleslady it was already replaced with the new version. I installed it and it's running until now. But as what I observed these few days back, I got different performance compared to my former one. I got slower response from my browser. Does the new USB LAN (I installed) the reason why? Another concerns: I have a monitor using dvi cable permanently, I mean, I could not replace it for another cable that has VGA cable so I could connect to my CPU (which has VGA jack). The monitor is originally FUJITSU brand (from Japan) and I would have to connect it to my HP CPU which has VGA jack. Fujitsu monitor has separate voltage regulator instead directly would take supply from my HP CPU. Is there any chances that I could still connect my Fujitsu to my HP CPU? If there is, how is it possible my friend/s? Your suggestions and ideas are highly appreciated.. P.S. We are using 220V and am sure Japan are comfortably using only 110V. Thanks a lot. Mobhomeir here.. 040912
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@jjzone44 (917)
• United States
9 Apr 12
Hello, By USB LAN, do you mean you have a wireless adapter that plugs into your USB port, or are you using USB from your cable modem to a computer? If the latter is the case, NIC (Network Interface Cards) are relatively inexpensive, so if you don't have a RJ-45 jack on your computer, a NIC card would be a good investment if your modem supports it. USB 2.0 has a theoretical maximum throughput of 480Mbp/s, so that should not be a speed bottleneck, unless you have it plugged into a self powered hub, or you have a lot of USB devices competing for bandwidth. As far as the monitor, they make VGA to DVI adapters that you may be able to use. DVI connectors usually have 5 pins that are reserved for analog signals. There are voltages applied to the sync signal for color and height which is lower than the voltage applied to the backlight for an LCD monitor. The drawback to using VGA to drive DVI is that you can get image artifacts on the monitor. There should be a separate power supply for the monitor, power for the backlight generally does not go through the DVI cable.
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@mobhomeir (7558)
• Philippines
10 Apr 12
Hi jjzone thanks for all the info. Yes, I will check that based on what you said..appreciate it..thanks again.. Mobhomeir here 041012
@jjzone44 (917)
• United States
10 Apr 12
Let me know what you find. You're welcome.