Difference between a Hub and a Switch

[Jack Gillis]

I am relatively new to networking other than a simple crossover
connecting two computers via their Network adapters.

Have often heard the terms switch and hub used. They appear to be used
interchangeably but I get the feeling they are two separate things. And
of course, there is a 'router'.

What is the difference between a hub and a switch, if any? And. which
is a router, a hub switch or maybe both? Or does it really matter? I
have a router now and it works like I thought it would so maybe I don't
really need to know the difference.

Thank you

 

[ixman]

For more information and understanding see this pages:
http://www.firewall.cx/switches.php
http://www.firewall.cx/hubs.php

On the networking-menu you can find everthing about networking!

greetings ixman

 

[Jack Gillis]

Thank you.

The info at those sites will require a lot of study and I will do so.

 

[Jack]

Hi.
This is a very fast basic explanation:
http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.html?i=48
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Hans-Georg Michna]

Jack,

.... and another one at http://www.michna.com/kb/SwitchHub.htm.

Hans-Georg

 

[Jack Gillis]

Thank you, Jack. The pieces are coming together.

 

[Jack Gillis]

Thank you.

The second paragraph kind of says it all, doesn't it?