I think i can define a HUB & a SWITCHER accurately. Hopefully my understanding of a ROUTER is accurate, but i am unsure.
A HUB (I know you did not ask about hubs, but i think it is helpful) is a dumb device that connects all the computers (or/& printers, etc.) to each other providing equal bandwidth to all, at all times, even if some devices require 0 bandwidth at the moment. A SWITCHER is a smart hub, giving each device the bandwidth it needs at a given moment. Therefore, a switch is more efficient, i.e.: faster. I think a ROUTER is utilized to connect a computer to Wide Area Networks (such as the internet). I believe that routers are also able to connect computers together (& printers, etc.). In other words, a router serves also as a HUB. I think that most modern routers serve as SWITCHERs, not HUBs. > COULD SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A "ROUTER" AND A > "SWITCHER?" Are "switchers" just for wireless connections? (Would have asked > the guys at Best Buy, but COULD NOT FIND ONE(!), > Craig W. > -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
