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QUESTION POSED ON: 23 September 2002
What is the difference between a router and a hub?

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Here are some definitions that will help--

Hub:
http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid7_gci212294,00.html

Router:
http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid7_gci212924,00.html

Also check out our FAQ page on routers:
http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid7_gci846993,00.html


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