- Written by
Ace Winget
- Posted June 21, 2010 at 9:22 am
To some people the computer and technology world seems like a separate and new language. Most people hire someone to take care of it for them, but others study and learn to understand it. If you want to understand it, then this article will help you learn about hubs. The look between a hub and a router are very similar. Both are rectangular or square like and have Ethernet ports. Even though they look similar, they have separate functions. A hub is not very complex at all and is actually very simple. A hub is used with wired networks. That is why there are multiple Ethernet ports on it. Several devices are able to communicate with each other if they are hooked up to the hub. The process of communication using a hub starts out with one device sending a data packet to the hub. Once the hub receives it the information is copied and then is made available to the other Ethernet ports. Within the hub category there are three different types. The three types are passive, manageable, and switching. The most basic hub is the passive hub. It literally just passes data from one device to the other device. Manageable hubs also transfer data like passive hubs. Manageable hubs have an added feature though. Administrators and managers can use this feature to monitor the data that goes in and out of the hub. The last type is the most advanced hub. Switching hubs have the capability to read the destination address of the data packet and send it to the correct location. Most hubs used today are switching hubs. Many people prefer to use switches instead of using hubs. Switches are very similar, but have better performance and more features. Today\'s technology has the hubs function built into most routers and modems. Prime Electronics is an Earth-friendly business that focuses on recycling consumer electronics and replacement parts, including Directv Tivo Remotes, Avaya Phones, Cisco Modules, and Wireless Networking Equipment. categories: hubs,ethernet,networking,wireless networking