Tip - What's the Difference Between a Router, Switch, and a Hub?

Published 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jaafar Syed

What's the Difference Between a Router, Switch, and a Hub?

A router is a more sophisticated network device than either a switch or hub. Routers offer features like firewall support and DHCP server capability that hubs and switches do not. Some routers also contain built-in switches.

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