- A Hub is a common connection point for devices in a network. Hubs are commonly used to connect segments to LAN.
- A hub contains multiple ports.
- When a packet arrives at one port, it copies to the other ports so that all segments of LAN can see all the packets.
- Hub serves as a central connection for all network equipment and handles a datatype known as frames. Frame carry data.
- When the frame is received it is amplified and then transmitted on to the port of destination PC.
- A passive serves simply as a conduit for the data enable it to go from one port to the other.
- Intelligent hub includes some additional features that enables an administrator to monitor the traffic passing through the hub and to configure each port in hub.
- Switching hubs are the third party of hub, actually it reads the destination address of each packet and then forward the packets to the correct port.
- Hub can be used as a standalone device or connected to compatible hubs hubs and switches to form a larger network.
- It is easy to install and maintain for home networking and for small business branch office networking.
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