Switch or Hub?

[Baez]

Yeah it just means the switch you bought is unmanaged and doesn't provide the computers with any information other than an IP.

 

[overlord20]

Okay. My new comp will be here next week so I will have a chance to test in a LAN game or two.

 

[moshkid213]

Okay what is the difference between a switch and hub? I want to start hosting some LAN parties but am confused on this. Also what would be better to use a switch or a hub? I want to give the few computers internet as well as connecting them to play games.

A switch is layer 2, Data-link layer. It routes packets via a mac address table. Have to make sure you have your STP running though or loops can happen and lock up your net. (STP is defaulted on)

A hub is layer 1, all it is is a splitter. Every packet flowing in is routed to everyone, if the packets get there and its not the right workstation, it comes right back. Therefor there is a lot of traffic