Whenever you see a box with a few Ethernet ports, it’s either referred to as a router, or a switch, sometimes people will even use the word “hub ... packers from one network to another ...

Complex rules limit the topology and the use of hubs in Ethernet networks, but I'll skip those as I doubt anyone still has interest in building a large scale Ethernet network using repeater hubs.

It's been almost a year since many of us started working from home, and it doesn't look like that's going to change anytime soon. In previous Jason Squared shows, Jason Cipriani and I have talked ...

Complex rules limit the topology and the use of hubs in Ethernet networks, but I'll skip those as I doubt anyone still has interest in building a large scale Ethernet network using repeater hubs.

Switching reduces network congestion by establishing a virtual direct link between any two nodes and guarantees a specific level of throughput. Some hub vendors offer switched 10 Megabit Ethernet ...

Ethernet starter kits consisting of a 10Mbps Ethernet hub, network interface cards (NICs) for two PCs, and the cable that connects the cards to the hub go for $99 or less. The heart of the system ...

a hub shares bandwidth with all of its ports simultaneously and is incapable of sending and receiving data at the same time, both of which cause holdups and a slower network. Quality Ethernet ...

modern routers don't offer an abundance of Ethernet ports in order for you to get connected. So what's the solution? Well, adding a switch to your network is probably going to be your best bet ...

And that's where network switches are essential. These units effectively act as an ethernet hub, letting you connect a full suite of devices, including PCs, printers, and gaming consoles ...

DEC’s LAN Bridge 100 was a major milestone in the history of Ethernet which made it a viable option for the ever-growing LANs of yesteryear and today. Its history is also the topic of a recent ...

Complex rules limit the topology and the use of hubs in Ethernet networks, but I'll skip those as I doubt anyone still has interest in building a large scale Ethernet network using repeater hubs.