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Type of hub
Name: JMZ82 Date: October 5, 2005 at 05:26:19 Pacific OS: XP CPU/Ram: Pent 4 1GB
Comment:
I have 1 port in which i need 3 users to attach to, i was thinking my best bet would be to get a switching hub, rather than a passive or intellegent hub. Is this the best way to go, if so, or if not, any recommendations on hardware.
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