At 10:58 PM -0700 1/7/2003, J Sand wrote: >We'll see if I got this right in understanding the two terms. > >A hub would be used for hooking a group of computers together to form a >network and a router is used to hook together other networks together. > >The hub would be the basis for an intranet communication structure and the >router would be used for an internet communication structure.
Correct. Something to remember about a router is that it is specific to the network protocol(s), ie. AppleTalk, IP, Novell, NetBui and so on. Some routers either hardware or software running on a computer will route multiple protocols but it does this as separate functions. Hubs and Switches are protocol independent. Another thing about all this is that often the terminology gets muddled. The devices commonly called routers that are used between a broadband connection and your LAN are often a combination of switch, router, access point and possibly a few other things. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting [EMAIL PROTECTED] "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> 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/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
