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Home computer networking can be sort of a pain to the uninformed computer user. Selecting the right network equipment can be quite a hassle, especially if you don’t know what you’re looking for. One of the main questions, however, is whether you should add a hub or a switch to your home network.
Well, that largely depends on the type of network you’re trying to put together. If your network consists of one computer with an internet connection and maybe a console gaming device, a hub is likely going to be better for you. This is a pretty simple network and won’t take much to set up. The way a hub works, is that it takes the signal being broadcast by a computer and splits it amongst every peripheral plugged into it. This ensures that the data reaches the correct device.
When searching for a hub, you’re going to want to look for one that’s in the middle of the road. The high end hubs, which can cost hundreds of dollars, are going to come with a lot of bells and whistles that you won’t need for your home network. The lower-priced hubs, between $15-$30, really aren’t going to work all that well and last that long. If you can find a hub from Belkin or Targus, they offer mid-priced hubs that are great quality and will get you your moneys worth.
The hub provides a good system, but it can significantly slow down a network, especially those connected to multiple computers at the same time. If more than one computer is broadcasting data, the network can be extremely bogged down. If this is the case, then you’ll want to add a switch over a hub. The switch works well in this situation, because it saves the MAC address of the broadcasting computer as well as the devices connected to its ports. This way, it can be sure to deliver the right information to the right device.
Shopping for a switch is similar to shopping for a hub. However, you’ll probably be better off going with a low-end switch, because they’re all pretty much the same. You can grab a five-port hub from Belkin for around $40, and it will do everything you need.
If you’re a very simple home networker, you can probably get by simply with a router, which is sort of a combination of the above two devices. It’s a great way to share an internet connection, especially amongst smaller home networks.
What else can I help you with?
Will I need both a network hub and a network switch to set up my small network?
You can use either a network hub or a network switch to set up your network
What is a network hub switch?
it is a switch in hubs
Is it possible to link a cross-over connection to a switch or hub?
A crossover cable is used to connect a Hub or Switch to another Hub or Switch - or a PC to another PC.
What hub possess internal processing capabilities?
Do you mean a network Hub? Then the answer is a network switch. Www.proskytv.com
Is switch network device?
Yes, switch as well as hub and router are network devices.
What must you have to set up an appropriate computer and digital devices connected to a home network?
The network is connected togother by a hub, switch or router.
In a network could you just work with a switch and never touch a hub or a bridge?
Yes. The switch is acting as a "hub" between the various clients on the network.
What network requires a hub or a switch?
A Local Area Network (LAN)
Is a Wired Home WH8NDH network distribution thing necessary for a home network?
A router is good for a home network, but a simple switch or even a hub will do the job just as well, without DPI, or deep packet inspection.
What is the Difference between modem and hub?
This is actually just a modem. A hub is a device with multiple ports for connecting computers to each other. A hub is now rarely used as a network switch is a faster more reliable device. Confusion comes from people like BT who supply what they call a home hub, which is actually a wireless router, they use the term home hub to refer to the central point (as in hub of a wheel) connection, probably because it's bright young designers never heard of a network hub! A modern wireless router normally consists of a combined router, 4 or 5 port network switch and wireless access point in one, and a non wireless one is the router and network switch Mohammad Talha 009746411902
Getting a Network Hub and Switch to work right?
Getting a network hub and switch to work right for your home office or business can add hours of confusion and labor to your efforts in Internet marketing. If you have lots of computers that are each doing different jobs to improve the performance of certain marketing efforts, then it can be sad when one or more of the computers goes out because of the network hub and switch having problems. You may need to restart or get a wireless router that is easier to use than a wired hub. Sometimes, you have to restart the switch itself. These are just the facts of the business. You either get a good network hub, or you spend hours messing with it.
How hard is it to add a switch to your Network Hub?
It's very easy to add a switch to a hub. For consumer level switches, you just plug it in.
