Summary: I know this much about routers and hubs. routers have (most of the time) a built in fire wall and hubs do not. Hubs are said to be "dumb" routers can ...
Summary: What's the difference between a router and a hub, I know a router has intelligence, but couldn't a hub be used in any instanced that a router could be...
Summary: If In use a router to connect three computers to the internet over a cable connection, do I still need a hub to network these same comps together or d...
Summary: Ok, the old timer needs some edumacation. I've been toying with the idea of networking two or three of my home systems together. Nothing fancy, here,...
Summary: I think I might end up networking my DSL to other computers in my house. Will using a router or hub slow the connection down when everyone is on th...
Summary: I was working on some computers the last couple of days - 6 networked together on one internet connection. The place (a non-profit health care society...
Summary: hi, Can someone tell me the difference between a router, a hub and switch? is switch and hub the samething? Do you need different IP's for each comput...
Summary: What kind of settings/equipment are you isng already? I've never had or been a part of a LAN party, but I'd imagine that all you really need is a hub...
Summary: I have 2 computers (both run XP) that are connected via a KVM switch. There is a USB printer (no Parallel port on it) attached to one of the computer...
Summary: i have been reserch how to set up network between 2 pcs, but i dont know the difference between hub and router? whats the difference?should i get a hu...
Summary: Hello i was wondering i was looking through some boxes and found an old hub i am currently using a 4 port router which filled up, would i be able to t...
Summary: Hi, There are a number of these from major network component manufacturers. Netgear, Linksys and D-link, all make suitable products. Both wired and wi...
Summary: me and my buddies want to have a lan party. i have a hub and a router and my buddy has a router. how can we connect both routers so that up to 10 pe...
Summary: Hi there I've got myself all tangled up in cabling, converters and hardware theory and wonder if someone can help. I foolishly purchased a NETGEAR wir...
Summary: I've recently bought a linksys router to connect my four computers to the net. All four already have good firewalls on them and this router's firewal...
Summary: ya i agree. Hubs sucks for LAN partys and stuff like that. They just spit information out uncaringly. You need all switches. Might be costly, but w...
Summary: Hi Lizette, A router firewall is good for stopping incoming problems, but a software program such as Zonealarm 4.5 is good at stopping outgoing probl...
Summary: I've got a Netgear RP614 Router... The unit has served me well up until this point... I want to set up a web server, and abviously I dont know how to ...
Summary: I think you mean Router. Using a hub, the computer connected to the internet can't share the connection with the other workstations if it isn't on. ...
Summary: This question really belongs in the network forum. Where you have your Linksys router, you really should have a switch or hub. Obviously the router ha...
Summary: Switches perform the function of sharing resources. Most routers with integrated ports today will have a built-in switch versus a hub. The names are...
Summary: >>Hey thanks, but the fact is that our router just crapped out, so its time to get a new one anywase. Do they make routers that dont have firewalls? A...
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