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handyman · 11-07-2007, 12:09

Basically

A Hub - Connects together multiple devices but any data that comes in on 1 port gets sent to every other port as it is a dumb device.

A Switch (or manage hub) - takes this a step further by adding and address table that knows what devices are connected to each port so data is only sent out to that port. It manages data much more efficiently.

A Router - Is another step further than that and combines a switch with a facility to take your ip address from the virgin modem and share it out by creating an internal network and issuing ip addresses to those devices.

A router is your way forward and I'd consider looking at a wireless one as it will offer you more functionality in the future.

11-07-2007, 12:09	#4
handyman Permanently Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nr Carnforth Age: 49 Services: M6 Keele Posts: 5,462	Re: Suitable wired router? Basically A Hub - Connects together multiple devices but any data that comes in on 1 port gets sent to every other port as it is a dumb device. A Switch (or manage hub) - takes this a step further by adding and address table that knows what devices are connected to each port so data is only sent out to that port. It manages data much more efficiently. A Router - Is another step further than that and combines a switch with a facility to take your ip address from the virgin modem and share it out by creating an internal network and issuing ip addresses to those devices. A router is your way forward and I'd consider looking at a wireless one as it will offer you more functionality in the future.