Typically, a smart "hub" is simply SNMP managable. It may also facilitate the
activation or disabling of specific ports. What you are talking about is a
switch. Any time your device has awareness of Layer 2 information (MAC
addresses, for example), you are referring to a Bridge or Switch (Which is, for
the most part, a multi-port bridge).
Hubs are Layer 1 devices. Bridges and Switches are Layer 2.
Also, understand that the term "Smart Hub" is for marketing purposes. It may
not be an accurate description of the device's capabilities.
----- Original Message -----
From: "C.M. Weaver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 12:17 AM
Subject: Managed or "smart" Hub
> Am I correct in stating that a managed or "smart" hub maintains MAC address
> tables along with port number information to forward packets to the
> appropriate destination?
>
> C.M.
>
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