Hubs and switches function as a common connection point for the workstations, printers, file servers and other devices that make up a network. The main difference between hubs and switches is the way in which they communicate with the network. A hub functions as the central connection point of a network. It joins together the [...]
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A router, a key component of the Internet, has a lot more capabilities than other network devices like a hub or a switch. A hub or switch is designed to perform basic network-related functions. A hub is often used to transfer data between computers or network devices. But it does not analyze or do anything [...]
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I suspect something is wrong with my ISP so I verify my broadband speed performance. You should know the speed of your internet connection too. Time is money! so speed is a key Searching online here are the links I found that offers Internet Speed Test. Please note that the speed of internet connection [...]
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This cable can be used to cascade hubs, or for connecting two Ethernet stations back-to-back without a hub. It works with 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 100Base-T4 and 1000Base-T. Use a good enough cable, if you are confused about categories of cables then use category 5e(nhanced) and you’ll be fine even at 1000Base-T. RJ45 MALE CONNECTOR to network [...]
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