Are you confused about the difference between a hub, a router, and a switch? You’re not alone! These networking devices may seem similar, but they serve different purposes and play distinct roles in ...

I have a small business network that’s been in place for many years, and we’re finally getting around to a long overdue replacement of a dozen or so old desktop computers. The technician doing the ...

Last month, I discussed Ethernet routers and some of the concepts behind routing. This month, we will look at a slightly different piece of network hardware, the Ethernet switch. I use the term ...

I understand that hubs are multiport repeaters, and that switches use microsegmentation and switching fuctions. I'm just looking for specific diffences between the two devices. Thanks.

Networking hubs are at a disadvantage against network switches in every technical area. Switches and hubs perform the same general function of connecting computers and computer-like devices to a ...

I want a switch since everyone says they are so much better than a hub, and since I will start sharing folders on my "server".<P>But I get a little confused. When I spoke with a dude today about a ...