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    what is the smallest ethernet hub/switch

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by useroflaptops, Jun 8, 2009.

  1. useroflaptops

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    what is the smallest ethernet hub/switch available. and where can one guy one
     
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    how many ports u need
     
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    2 or more. smallest as possible. would be a plus if battery powered or takes off laptop
     
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    Just what do you want to connect to what?

    If you only want to connect one computer to another you can just use a single cable, no hub/box/switch required.
     
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    ethernet

    splitting one network line into 2
     
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    thanks that looks good.

    i remember cisco system used to have something like that right? cant find it anymore
     
    useroflaptops, Jun 10, 2009
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