As switching hardware gets less and less expensive, finding pure "dumb" hubs that are suitable for use as network taps may become difficult. Would it be useful to have a database of hubs, switches and their capabilities on the web site?
On Thu, 26 Jun 2003, J T wrote: > One mode bit of info - I originally tried using an old 3Com 10Mb/s hub, but > my Firewall's NIC wasn't able to link (I tried forcing it to 10Mb/s, no > duplex but no luck). > > I did just have a thought though - I'm going to try connecting the Firewall > to the 10/100 hub, the router & Ethereal PC to the 10Mb/s hub, and then > daisy-chain the two hubs together. This way the Firewall gets the 100 Mb/s > connection it needs, and the router & Ethereal PC should see all the traffic > coming in from the other hub. > > I'll let everyone know how it goes. > > Jeffrey Threlfall > Sr. Network Administrator > Healthcare Automation > VOX - 401.691.3240 > Email - [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >
