> What is the difference between a hub and a router? These are two completely different beasts!
A hub is an ethernet device which has multiple ethernet connections. It repeats an incoming ethernet signal on all other ports. In this way, you can create a star-like ethernet network. A router is a device which connects networks. E.g. for connecting two networks, you need two ports. If it receives a packet, it decides if it should be copied to the other port (routed) or discarded (the packet is meant for this side of the network, so should not be forwarded.) Note: a hub has to do with ethernet; a router uses higher level network protocols like the Internet Protocol (IP) but may connect an ethernet to an optical fiber network. Do you understand this? Greetings, Ronald -- 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
