[NetMeeting] Re:

[Connie Wheeler]

A hub connects several devices (pc's, printers, servers, etc) on one local network.  They all talk the same language (ie ethernet, fast ethernet, token-ring, etc).  All devices belong to the same assigned network number/name/   A switch does basically the same thing as a hub but is much smarter than a basic hub in that it can provide faster throughput and many can autoswitch between 10 Mbs devices and 100Mbs devices on a local network.   A router connects and controls packets between distinct networks.  They can be distinct in network protocol (ie one could be ethernet, one can be token-ring, etc).  They could be distinct in assigned network number/name.  (ie Corporate network connecting to a company branch network) ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Guzik To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 30, 1999 9:13 PM This question has nothing to do specifically with NetMeeting. Can someone briefly explain to me the difference between a router,switch and a hub ?