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08-05-2000, 12:29 PM
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Eggs anyone?
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Got one computer running as server win98se, cable modem hook up to it, Sygate proxy, there will be about 7 computer sharing connection from it. Will a hub do or should a switch be used. TIA.
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08-05-2000, 10:51 PM
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Depends how cheap you can find a switch as opposed to a straight hub. Switches are always better.
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08-06-2000, 07:57 PM
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A hub is plenty.
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08-07-2000, 04:14 AM
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it depends on the level of traffic that you have. if you are finding that are have a large number of collisions (seen as delays), then a switch will serve you well.
while the costs of switches as compared to hubs, have narrowed, switches are still a more expensive solution. |
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08-08-2000, 06:31 PM
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Yea, a hub in your situation is fine. While generally speaking switches are better, they can also slow things down or mess your network up if implemented improperly. You could create a heck of a bottleneck/packet mess by just throwing switches at a network latency problem.
But I digress... 
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08-09-2000, 10:58 AM
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In fact, it's a bad idea to throw computer equipment of any kind at a problem. Or for that matteer anywhere. It's not good for it.
....Sorry, I just couldn't resist.... -KEiTH  :S------------------ Well, I'm off to go look for myself. If I should get back before I return, tell myself to wait for me. |
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