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xailenth   05-25-2005 at 07:15:07 PM

Im a little new to setting up networks so I was wondering, can a switch be connected to a router and split an internet connection between 2 computers (ex. desktop and a laptop) working somewhat like a hub?

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Riser   05-25-2005 at 07:34:42 PM
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Yes.

A switch is the newer version of the out-dated hub.

Older home network routers used to just have 1 port to connect to.
Modern home routers are actually routers with built in switches so you only need the router instead of a router and switch.

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