A hub is the simplest form of networking device, used to connect multiple computers or network devices within a private network that lacks internet access. It operates by broadcasting any data it receives to all connected devices, irrespective of the intended recipient.
WHAT IS A HUB : A hub is the most basic networking device that connects multiple computers or other network devices together. Unlike a network switch or router, a network hub has no routing tables or intelligence on where to send information and broadcasts all network data across each connection.
Advantages of Hub •
• It requires less settings & is easy to use
• It can broadcast to multiple devices simultaneously.
• It is used for connect the multiple devices
Hub is less expensive product.
• Typically, a network hub is used for a private network, one that does not have any connections to sources other than local computers (meaning, no Internet access).
• When a hub receives a Packet of data from a connected device, it broadcast that data packet to all other connected devices regardless of which one ends up being the final destination
HUB • A network hub is designed to connect computers to each other with no real understanding of what it is transferring.