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Post #6 by Evangellydonut
Source ForumWhats the difference between a switch and router? — #6
CategoryNetworking
Post DateFri, 30 Aug 2002 - 14:07
Original URLhttps://web.archive.org/web/20050522130123/https://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?t=121016
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Originally posted by rcfuzz:


I'm using a 4 port Linksys DSL router for my home network. I have a line going to my son's room. If I want to network a second computer there can I use that same line with a hub and hook both NICs up to that one line?

Thanks!

Bob


yep, sure will Low end 4 port and 8 port hub/switch are not that much different in price, might as well get an 8 port, if you wanna share network printers 'n such later, there'll be enough room.

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