More Definitions
Category : Networking
More definitions:
Hub or network hub – The home network will generally not need this. A hub allows for more devices to be connected to your network but it usually used on one segment of a network.
Switches – These are meant to control network traffic throughout a segment of a network. Segments of a network are like different arms of the network much like we have two arms. A switch will negotiate the fastest network connection, including internet, for all devices connected to that part of a network.
This part is a for example:
My home network has two desktops. I also have two big screen tv’s and a blue ray. I also have one room set up for a PS4 or gamer console. We stream Netflix to both TV’s.
To give the best output to each device, I use a switch to provide a a line to our main TV. Another to the room with the game console. The second tv has a ROKU which is dealt with wirelessly. So far this has been the best configuration for everyone’s needs including cell phones