Bernie wrote:
>
> Haha, it's not that hard IMHO.
> Hub: Resending everything that comes in, is a part of the network segment
> Switch: Sending to the designated client, is a part of the network segment
> Router: Sends on what it (at the time) thinks is the best route, not part
> of a network segment
> Gateway: Transports data from one network (segment) to another. Stops
> traffic from the "outside" from comming in when it isn't allowed. Part of
> both network segments (can be the same physical one).
> Bridge: As the gateway, but also translates between protocols (ie. Ethernet
> into Token Ring).
I must say that's the most cogent description I have yet seen of the various
functions, but it still leaves me feeling stupid.
I get Hub. I GET Bridge.
I still think the other three can all be the same box. :(
What are these ?
| Tel line.
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| | Alcatel DSL/ADSL modem
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| Cat5 connection
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| | Dlink ROUTER or Hub ? or Gateway ?
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| | | | | | | | Cat5 connections - internal Enet.
|
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| | PC running Freesco ROUTER or Gateway ?
--------------------- looks like a switch to me.
| | | | Cat5 connections -INDIVIDUAL Networks
Me other someone spare. * NOT interconnected *
person else ( I don't think so )
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