At 07:09 PM 2/4/2003 -0800, you wrote: >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.
99.9% correct :) Routers have intelligent routing that allow several computers to share one IP, usually with NAT or something similar. These days, most routers have a built in switch/hub, but it is possible to get them with just one input and one output that you have to connect to your own Switch. For most home purposes, especially older Macs, a hub will likely do just fine. On the other hand, the price difference between the two isn't what it was, so you can probably get a switch for about the same price which doesn't hurt. Scott Holder -- 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
