Ethernet Hub

Des_Zac

Des_Zac

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If I have a modem and a wireless router, can I just attach the ethernet hub to the router or does it have to be connected to the modem?
 
Is it a hub or a switch? The hub/switch must be attached to the router not the modem.
 
Is it an actual hub or did you mean to say switch? Hubs are rather inefficient in networks which can lead to slowdowns depending on how many devices are connected to it.

Regardless, both hubs and switches need a DHCP server, such as your router, for easy setup and management. Meaning it should go modem->router->hub/switch.
 
Can someone explain a little more? I want a thing that will make it so I can connect more computers to the internet, they are all in my room I just only have two more available spots on my router.
 
How much more can we explain? A switch would work better than a hub. What is the model number of device that you have?
 
What I mean is that by using a switch wouldn't that mean that only certain devices can be connected at once? And the model number of what?
 
Nope. Any ethernet device can be attached to a switch. You said you had a hub, what is the model number of the hub you have?
 
I don't have a hub, I just mean if I got one, but I should get a switch because it is better and faster?
 
Des_Zac said:
I don't have a hub, I just mean if I got one, but I should get a switch because it is better and faster?
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Get a switch.

It will be faster, better, and can connect to any device a hub can. I have several of these switches. Great little things, and some places you can find them for as low as 5.00$. Keep in mind its only 10/100 though, not gigabit. If you need more ports than that, someone else will have to make a suggestion.
 
So I would just use an ethernet cable from my router and connect it to that switch and it will be just like a multi-port extention?
 
Some clarification here please?
Modem: Does it have a built in router? If just one output then it would be a modem only and a router is needed to coordinate the network traffic. A switch would work for hardwire but without the many options used in setting up your home network. Port forwarding, WiFi, security etc.
Switch verses Hub:
Hub- older technology, passes all requests and the PC or device have to look at all data and determine what is for them or a different device. (takes up device CPU time)
Switch- newer technology, keeps track of incoming requests and data then directs it only to the appropriate device thus saving some CPU time at the device end. This "smart" technology avoids "collisions" in the data stream.
Newest technology for switches is "megabit" support which is 10/100/1000 speeds.
So to answer your question you should get a router with the number of ports you need. Or depending your needs there are many options.
 
Des_Zac said:
I have a router and a modem, All I want are extra ports for not a lot of money.
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This is simple then. Just need a switch with the number of outputs you need. I'm not sure if they even still sell hubs anymore. A 4 port switch is cheap and easy. And as stated earlier you can use any spicket (plug).
 
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