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=== π USB-to-LAN Adapter vs. Actual Network Hardware (Switch, Router, VLAN Switch) === Hereβs a comparison table: !https://www\.projectgus\.com/wp\-content/uploads/2013/03/usbethernet\-9489\.jpg?utm\_source=chatgpt\.com<ref>{{cite web|title=https://www\.projectgus\.com/wp\-content/uploads/2013/03/usbethernet\-9489\.jpg?utm\_source=chatgpt\.com|url=https://www.projectgus.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/usbethernet-9489.jpg|publisher=projectgus.com|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref> !https://www\.researchgate\.net/publication/228586141/figure/fig1/AS%3A393796077539330%401470899709135/Typical\-switch\-internal\-architecture\.png?utm\_source=chatgpt\.com<ref>{{cite web|title=https://www\.researchgate\.net/publication/228586141/figure/fig1/AS%3A393796077539330%401470899709135/Typical\-switch\-internal\-architecture\.png?utm\_source=chatgpt\.com|url=https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-1/QCz2cS9yg1Gml0CcCa_Z37kiBNllt1zC5unZjvoJMHFXj46xSEl0zNKcBaf3KSA8X1Kv6IbzFambR-prKLI54q-ihW8W0Qwg2XWpADrok7Gwgtv5cFrMjUy9RAOxkp3nLjXYpsLT0rSKylfU-0uI-g|publisher=images.openai.com|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref> !https://pcnautic\.com/wp\-content/uploads/rtl8153\.png?utm\_source=chatgpt\.com<ref>{{cite web|title=https://pcnautic\.com/wp\-content/uploads/rtl8153\.png?utm\_source=chatgpt\.com|url=https://pcnautic.com/wp-content/uploads/rtl8153.png|publisher=pcnautic.com|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref> 4 | Feature / Function | USB-to-LAN Adapter | Actual Network Hardware (Switch / VLAN Switch) | | ---------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Primary Purpose | Adds a network port to a PC or device | Connects multiple devices in a network | | Where processing happens | Mostly on the computer CPU | Dedicated switching ASIC chips | | Performance Stability | Can fluctuate depending on USB load | Extremely stable | | Speed Options | Typically 100Mbps or 1Gbps (some 2.5GbE) | 1G, 2.5G, 10G, 40G depending on model | | Supports VLAN tagging | Only pass-through (no VLAN management) | Full VLAN management (tag/untag, trunk/access) | | Hardware Switching | β None | βοΈ Yes | | QoS / Rate Limiting | β None | βοΈ Yes | | Spanning Tree, LACP, IGMP Snooping | β No support | βοΈ Supported on managed switches | | Port Isolation | β No | βοΈ Yes | | Multiple Ports | Only 1 | 5β48 ports depending on switch | | Use in Real Networks | Temporary, client-side, basic use | Core, distribution, access layer networking | | Latency | Higher, affected by USB bus | Very low (ASIC-based forwarding) | | CPU Load | Can increase because USB frames need host processing | Minimal load on connected devices | | Reliability | Good for simple setups | Excellent; designed for 24/7 operation | | Best Use Case | Laptop lacking LAN, emergency port, lightweight network use | Real networks, VLAN segmentation, enterprise setups, Piso WiFi, AdoPiSoft, MikroTik, etc. |
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