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bob · 06-06-2001, 01:59 AM

My background is LAN,WAN and I just can't see why a router is needed for a home network. Please explain. (Great_ONE) hope to hear from you.

Hub - connect extra computers cheap
Switch - Get Full duplex and dedicated bandwidth. Use Uplink EPIM [?] to connect Gig server to 100BT switch.
Router - connect seperate networks (usually at different locations) or perform NAT or security.
Software (FREE) do all that the router could do for a home network without a performance hit.

06-06-2001, 01:59 AM	#3
bob Member (12 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: LA, CA Posts: 2,226	Why router for home network My background is LAN,WAN and I just can't see why a router is needed for a home network. Please explain. (Great_ONE) hope to hear from you. Hub - connect extra computers cheap Switch - Get Full duplex and dedicated bandwidth. Use Uplink EPIM [?] to connect Gig server to 100BT switch. Router - connect seperate networks (usually at different locations) or perform NAT or security. Software (FREE) do all that the router could do for a home network without a performance hit.