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Is a router a hub?
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2001 3:33 pm
by pizrimp
Does a router only spread bandwith or does it serve the purpose of a hub too? In short, if I wanted to put a printer on a network or play games on a LAN, would I have to go from a cable modem to a router to a hub?
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2001 5:18 pm
by therealcableguy
No, the router will meet all of your needs
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2001 5:25 pm
by TEH WIN
you need a router if you plan to share the internet.
Speedguide does it again!
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2001 9:09 pm
by pizrimp
Thanks for the speedy response.
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2001 12:28 am
by ncswimmer
There are routers that only have one outgoing connection, in which case you'd need a switch or a hub as well. But most broadband routers, for use with cable or DSL, have a built in switch, which should be fine.