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tweetiepooh · 14-03-2018, 09:56

Switches and hubs (not SHub) don't operate at the IP level so (generally) don't have IP addresses. They are very similar as far as home use/devices are concerned so the difference really isn't important. Just think of both as being port expanders essentially giving you more ports on the SHub. Networking wise it will be invisible, you won't need to adjust any IP addresses or settings, you just get an additional 7 ports (one used to connect switch to SHub).

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tweetiepooh Virgin Media Employee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winchester Services: Staff MyRates BB: VM XXL TV: VM XL Phone : VM XL Posts: 3,113	Re: Netgear 8 port switch help Switches and hubs (not SHub) don't operate at the IP level so (generally) don't have IP addresses. They are very similar as far as home use/devices are concerned so the difference really isn't important. Just think of both as being port expanders essentially giving you more ports on the SHub. Networking wise it will be invisible, you won't need to adjust any IP addresses or settings, you just get an additional 7 ports (one used to connect switch to SHub). __________________ I work for VMO2 but reply here in my own right. Any help or advice is made on a best-effort basis. No comments construe any obligation on VMO2 or its employees.