Hi I have a question & yes I a noob when it comes to computers so don't make fun of me.
I recenlty downloaded a mmorpg [lineag2] & when I try getting on a get game guard errors [just in case you can help me].
I sent a message to their tech support & they asked if I use any routers, hubs, or switches. What are routers, hubs, or switches?
I have a modem & I'm the only one connected to the internet.
Any help would be nice. Thanks.
2007-02-02 00:58:59 · 7 answers · asked by sandalsinsand 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Routers/Hubs/Switches in terms of what you would have in your house are devices that allow for more than one computer to share a single internet connection. So for example if you have a RoadRunner/DSL/Broadband connection you need to see if they cable leaving your computer to connect to the internet is plugged into a device that has more than one socket/plug or just one.
Some providers give you a modem (the thing connecting you the web) and a router/switch all in one box. Others provide you just with the modem and then there would be a wire leaving the modem connecting into another device that you, in turn, would have a wire leaving that box going into your computer.
In effect some routers have what's called a firewall which can impead some games/software from communicating correctly.
I would highly suggest contacting you internet provider and asking them what type of connection you have.
2007-02-02 01:10:34 · answer #1 · answered by hansh0t1st 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you using DSL / ADSL? If you are the box you connect to the internet with is probably a router rather than a modem. If you are on cable or dial-up it's probably a modem.
Other than that, routers, hubs and switches are used in ethernet networks to allow several computers to talk to each other over ethernet... hubs are simple boxes that share all the info to every computer connected to the hub, switches are cleverer because they make virtually private connections internally from computer to computer instead of throwing all the info to every computer. Routers are even cleverer... they can be more selective about how they forward information and can cope with more compex networks.
2007-02-02 01:15:09 · answer #2 · answered by bambamitsdead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hub n. In a community, a gadget turning out to be to be a member of verbal replace traces at a mandatory area, offering a straight forward connection to all instruments on the community. The term is an analogy to the hub of a wheel. See additionally energetic hub, switching hub. change n. 4. In networking, a gadget able to forwarding packets directly to the ports linked with particular community addresses. See additionally bridge, multilayer, router.
2016-11-24 19:03:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Routers basically allow you to share a broadband Internet connection (cable modem and dsl usually).
A hub (and a switch) is a unit that allows you to share files. The difference between the two is how it "sends" the files. I won't really get too technical here unless you want me to.
Some routers have built in switches.
2007-02-02 01:03:20 · answer #4 · answered by Stephanus S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello yorkiecake,
If you just have a modem and it plugs right into your computer you do not have a router hub or switch.
Routers, switches and hubs are all used to connect other computers or devices to your network.
Norm
2007-02-02 01:01:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its only you then you dont use a router, hub or switch probably, becaues the point of those devices is to split an internet connection between nodes..
2007-02-02 01:01:25 · answer #6 · answered by keith s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A router is just basically one input and one put. Hub connect segment to LAN and switch is a device that channel incoming data. But on a network a switch is best because it count down on your collision and it is efficiency.
2007-02-02 01:27:58 · answer #7 · answered by Java D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋