replied, much appreciated.
Jamie
From: Jose M. Sanchez [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To: 'Jamie Kerwick' [EMAIL PROTECTED],
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Subject: RE: [newbie] OT: Network Hub Question
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2001 05:48:06 -0400
Managed versus unmanaged has little to do with being
: [newbie] OT: Network Hub Question
We are looking at setting up a test small network at work , and are
wanting
a cheapish hub. I was looking at getting a Netgear DS108. Which i also
have
at home (its work great peer-to-peer). The real question i want to know
is
will this hub work when connected
We are looking at setting up a test small network at work , and are wanting
a cheapish hub. I was looking at getting a Netgear DS108. Which i also have
at home (its work great peer-to-peer). The real question i want to know is
will this hub work when connected to a server (ie managed as
Any network hub will work for a small test network, regardless of the
types of hosts (client vs. server). But if you have a larger network, as
it appears you are already aware, then a managed hub or even a
programmable switch is the way to go, as it gives you much more control
over network
There are many. Personally, considering the prices, I'd look at a
switch, not a hub. For just a little bit more money, you get much better
performance. It just depends on the size of the network.
Linksys makes a good one, as does 3com.
Ric
Jamie Kerwick wrote:
We are looking at setting up