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QUESTION POSED ON: 23 April 2004
What layer of the OSI model does a hub operate at?

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EXPERT RESPONSE
Hubs operate at Layer 1 of the OSI model.

Here's an excellent tutorial from our Administrator Academy that explains in detail how hubs work.
http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid7_gci958189,00.html


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