> A cheap 5-port switch from d-link or netgear should work fine. The > advantage of a switch > is the fact that the connection will run at the highest speed > possible, regardless of > how many individual nodes there are. With a hub, the bandwidth is > divided by the > number of computers connected, e.g. 4 computers on a 10mpbs hub will only > run > at 2.5mpbs.
Not quite. Actively communicating systems will split the available bandwidth, but that's not quite the handicap it might be unless you're schlepping big files around the network all the time. It isn't as clear cut as you state. ONe comnputer sending another comuter a file, with the others idle will use nearly 10 mb/s. -- Bruce Johnson U of A College of Phar macy Information Technology Group -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
