Why would anybody use a $40 hub when an $800 switch will do. I use a managed switch, I have 20 devices on the LAN, but I keep a cheap hub handy for times I need to sniff.
Jim Tarvid On Monday 24 June 2002 12:06 am, you wrote: > Jason Guidry wrote on Sun, Jun 23, 2002 at 10:55:49PM -0500 : > > so i need a NON COMMERCIAL site that is non-windowcentric to help decide > > on a hub or switch. what type of either, and maybe some other details > > No need for a site. Get a switch. Don't even give a hub a portion of > the thinking process. Get a switch. > > Unless you are trying to sniff traffic, in that case, get a managed > switch which you can make one of the ports a sniffer port. > > Either way, either get a switch, or get a very good switch. > > Blue skies... Todd
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