Originally Posted by Projekt well i'm no computer expert.. but i want to know which is easier to setup and cheap... and whats teh difference between them? |
Originally Posted by Industrial A hub and a switch are 2 completely differant things. A hub is a "dumb" device as a switch makes logical decisions about where to send packets. Switches are not replacing hubs either (as to my knowledge). Yes, switches are better than hubs but i wouldn't say they are replacing them. Since both have been around fo an equal amount of time. Right now switches and Hubs ARE the same price so you SHOULD go with a switch (like he said) but small hubs are still great for portability. Go with the first post on the hub or router and Broadband. Broadband = router Network without internet = switch/hub (go with switch since they are the same price) |
Originally Posted by Industrial A hub and a switch are 2 completely differant things. A hub is a "dumb" device as a switch makes logical decisions about where to send packets. Switches are not replacing hubs either (as to my knowledge). Yes, switches are better than hubs but i wouldn't say they are replacing them. Since both have been around fo an equal amount of time. Right now switches and Hubs ARE the same price so you SHOULD go with a switch (like he said) but small hubs are still great for portability. Go with the first post on the hub or router and Broadband. Broadband = router Network without internet = switch/hub (go with switch since they are the same price) |
Originally Posted by archer_456 Thats a good explanation. I just wanted add something. Just in case you are one of the unlucky ones and still have dial-up, LOL Network with Dial-up and ICS = switch/hub |
Originally Posted by Industrial Thanks for adding that. Didnt really think about that. Hes right though. |
Originally Posted by Industrial I just used a hub when i had dial up to share between two computers. You can do the same with dsl or cable also. Thats how i shared my computer with my moms dsl since we had a stupid modem that only connected to the computer via USB. ![]() |