2006-10-03 16:10:06 · 5 answers · asked by i_m _ 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Hubs are stupid and require no software.
A USB hub simply plugs into any USB slot.
A network hub connects to a router, the router provides the "smarts".
2006-10-03 16:14:42 · answer #1 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Typically there's not much difference in $$ between a hub and a router. You're better off buying the router. It will do the same thing AND MORE than a hub does and most likely will provide a wireless service as well. If you want to share high speed internet, you're looking for a router. If you just want to plug several computers into a box (with wires), and you don't care so much about the internet, then I guess a router would do..... don't hear about them too much anymore though.
2006-10-03 16:18:36 · answer #2 · answered by longhats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hub is not commonly used anymore, but usually when you buy a router/hub it will come with the software to edit the settings in the product. You just put the cd in & it will guide you how to set it up.
2006-10-03 16:14:18 · answer #3 · answered by liz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hardware really doesn't get any simpler than a hub.. just plug in and u r connected. i use one for my modem and multiple computers. it is my method of getting all my computers connected to the internet.
2006-10-03 16:14:26 · answer #4 · answered by Roger 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you dont need any software far a hub device... you just plug the cables and it will work... but i recommend a switch in this kind of situation
2006-10-03 16:23:13 · answer #5 · answered by arc-in-the-sky 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋