The layer of hub refers to a networking component that connects multiple devices within a local area network (LAN). It operates at the physical layer of the OSI model, primarily functioning as a basic data distributor by broadcasting incoming data packets to all connected devices. Hubs are relatively simple devices and do not filter or manage traffic, which can lead to collisions and reduced network efficiency compared to more advanced devices like switches. While largely outdated, hubs were foundational in the evolution of network architecture.
No. Hub works only on first layer. On second layer only swithc/bridge works on second layer of OSI model.
There are no layer 1 switches; switches run at layer 2 or 3. A hub is a layer 1 device.
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hub work at physical layer of osi model
TheHub work on layer 1 i.e. Physical layer of OSI Model
A hub is a layer 1 (physical) device because it does not use any part of the packet header to direct the packet to the right destination, it just broadcasts to all connected computers.
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Physical layer = Hub, NIC, Repeater. Data Link Layer = Switch, Bridge. Network Layer = Router.
1)Hub is a layer 1(physical layer)device whereas switch is a layer 2(datalink) device. 2)Hub sends data to all ports unnecessarily.so in this way it shared bandwidth whereas switch sends data to exact that port which required it after learning destination MAC address.so here is a dedicate bandwidth. NAME-Sarfaraz mohammed LOCATION-central
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