Difference between hub and switch
Network Hub
A network hub is designed to connect computers to each other with no real understanding of what it is transferring. Typically, a network hub is used for a private network, one that does not have any connections to sources other than local computers (meaning, no Internet access). When a hub receives a packet of data from a connected device, it broadcasts that data packet to all other connected devices regardless of which one ends up being the final destination. Additionally, network bandwidth is split between all of the connected computers. So, the more computer that are connected, the less bandwidth that is available for each computer, which means slower connection speeds.
Network Switch
A network switch also connects computers to each other, like a hub. Where the switch differs from a hub is in the way it handles packets of data. When a switch receives a packet of data, it determines what computer or device the packet is intended for and sends it to that computer only. It does not broadcast the packet to all computers as a hub does which means bandwidth is not shared and makes the network much more efficient. For this reason alone, switches are usually preferred over a hub.
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