a hub is the simple device like other devices such as switch,routers,bridge
a data packet coming fron one port is sent to all others ports.
hub is typically used on small nettworks where the amount of data going the network is never very high.
cabling
There is no magazine that is specific to network hubs and switches. However, PC Magazine is a computer magazine available on newsstands and MozillaQuest (http://mozillaquest.com/index.html) is an online magazine that may include articles and other information on network hubs and switches.
Switches increase the number of collision domains in the network.
As soon as possible. Switches are much more efficient than hubs because hubs send the data to all the connect nodes, unlike switches that only forward packets to the appropriate node. Hubs cause a lot of packet collisions which reduces the efficiency of your network. __________________ I was going to say "Now, because switches are so cheap". But your answer is better.
There are plenty of 64-port switches, but they are for business and be prepared to pay big prices for them.
This depends on if you are using hubs or switches.
Routers, Switches, Modems, and Hubs, but mostly Routers
It is easier to scan a network connected by hubs than by switches because a switch can limit traffic between subnets, whereas a hub cannot, and would therefore require more overhead to facilitate a scan.
Simply upgrade your network hardware to 100baseT compatible devices and components, eg: Hubs, switches,routers, cables and computers(network cards)
Hubs segregate packets because hubs are used as switches. Through a VLAN, hubs, when used as switches, can easily segregate incoming and outgoing traffic.
Depending on the swith you use you can see speeds betwenn 10 and 1000 Mbps.
Price is not always relatve to quality,it is more an indicator of the age of the technology.