Cable compatible with USB 3.0 Wi-Fi adapter and USB 2.0 standard
Cable compatible with USB 3.0 Wi-Fi adapter and USB 2.0 standard
Using a USB 2.0 cable with a USB 3.0 Wi-Fi adapter shouldn’t impact your internet speed significantly.
I don’t understand the type of USB WiFi adapter you have, nor do I know your ISP’s service or the kind of wireless connection you’re using—whether it’s 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, or ax. What I can say is that USB 2.0 reaches up to 480 Mb/s, but in real-world use it’s often around 300 Mb/s.
The USB 2.0 link can transfer data at speeds of 15-18 MB/s, which translates to roughly 200-250 Mbps. Your Wi-Fi adapter will match the connection rate agreed upon by both devices, likely around 433-867 Mbps on a 5 GHz frequency. The actual speed depends on distance, interference, and nearby networks. The card might adjust its performance to conserve power, possibly dropping to 150 Mbps when idle. Unless you require high-speed transfers, this USB speed should not be a major issue.
I didn't focus on LAN speeds, just the internet speeds. Thanks.
Yes, that's correct. If you transfer files faster than 20-25 MB/s from the internet, your USB 2.0 link might become a bottleneck. Your download speed could be restricted to the USB bandwidth minus certain delays, and you rarely reach 480 Mbps because data is packed into fixed-size packets with timing constraints and since it's half-duplex, you can't send and receive simultaneously.