Re: [Thinkpad] Ethernet hubs

Also a possibility - (if you don't want the headaches of uplink ports,
etc) DLink is now making switches with "automatic MDI/MDIX detection
providing true 'plug and play' capability without the need for confusing
crossover cables or crossover ports. With the media auto-sensing feature,
plug in the network cable to the DSS-5+ directly without the need to worry
if the end node is a NIC (Network Interface Card) or switch/hub" - not a
bad deal since that takes away the worries of whether you either have the
button in the right place or cable in the right port for an uplink.
DLinks are almost always reasonably priced, too. I don't have any
connection to them besides having a few around the house and being pleased
with their operation. I've also got a couple NetGears around that are
good too.

Adam Fast

> Hi Everyone
>
> Not strictly a TP question but relevant to me as I'm a thinkpad user!
>
> I work in a university lab office with insufficient fewer network access
> points to accommodate all our laptops. On one bench we have three users
> with access one point. I know you can buy devices called 'hubs' and
> 'switches' that allow several users to use one connection point. From
> my very basic knowledge I think we want a switch as a hub only allows
> one computer to attach itself to the LAN at a time.
>
> Two questions; firstly do we need to get a 'switch' or 'hub' or
> something else altogether. Secondly is there much variation in
> performance between different models or should we just go for the
> cheapest available option. We have high-speed access the internet via
> the university LAN and don't want to diminish this performance
> excessively.
>
> Finally, anyone in the UK want to sell us the equipment for a good
> price!
>
> With best wishes
>
> Simon Watson
>
> Edinburgh
> United Kingdom

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