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A hub refers to a central electronic device, such as a router, connected to several other devices in a . Hubs make it easier to add and troubleshoot nodes. However, a hub also introduces a single point of failure and the potential for introducing a if its throughput cannot keep up with total data traffic.Advantages and Disadvantages of Hub, Geeks for Geeks. 2021-01-21. A network switch (or just "switch") is a hub that uses packet switching to manage traffic more efficiently on a local area network.. 1999-03-30.Router vs Switch – Difference Between Them by Lawrence Wiliams, Guru99. 2022-08-29.
==History==
In the late 1970s to early 1980s, hubs were used to connect computers together in a local area network (LAN). In a message handling service, a number of local computers might exchange messages solely with a hub computer. The hub would be responsible for exchanging messages with other hubs and non-local computers.. 1995-01-16.
In 1986, the introduction of PhoneNET helped to popularize inexpensive AppleTalk networks.AppleTalk, LocalTalk, and PhoneNet by Adam Rosen, Low End Mac. 2014-04-26. Farallon introduced its StarController hubs to manage and improve bandwidth of larger AppleTalk LANs through using star topology.PhoneNET StarController, Farallon. Archived 1997-12-10.
In 1998, the introduction of USB in the iMac G3 popularized the adoption of USB hubs, especially for Macintosh models with a limited number of USB ports.#1 Temporal Loop - Birth of the iMac by Thomas Hormby, The Mac Observer. 2007-05-25. Wired USB keyboards are typically USB hubs as they allow their connection to the computer to be shared with other USB devices, such as a mouse.What Is a USB Hub? 3 Reasons Why You Need One by Simon Batt, Make Use Of. 2020-03-13.
In homes and small offices connected to the Internet through a (DSL), the DSL modem often also serves as an Ethernet and Wi-Fi hub.What is a DSL modem router?, TP-Link. 2020-06-01.
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