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While a hub (simpler, cheaper)shares the total bandwidth among all users, a switch gives a dedicated, full bandwidth between every two devices communicating with each other. In a small home or office, a hub is generally sufficient. However, if many users often transmit large files, the switch may help eliminate congestion.

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