Mark42
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I have been connecting 3 pc's to a router by connecting the pc's to a Linksys 5 port hub (EFAH05W) then connecting the hub to the router via the uplink port. The router has the broadband connection, and at gives the PC's access to the internet.
I noticed that when all the pc were on at once, the lights on the hub were all on together, and performance was slower than just one PC on at a time.
Also read that switches are better than hubs for routing signals. So I found a used Linksys Switch (EZXS55W) on ebay for $9.95 and free shipping (they sell for about $30 new). So I ordered one, it came this morning and I just replaced the hub with the new switch.
Now all 3 PC's are running internet connections and HOLY COW!!! What a difference! No more bottle neck at the hub, these PC's are running together like each has its own internet connection.
So, if you have an older hub in your system, change it out for a newer switch and get the better performance.
I noticed that when all the pc were on at once, the lights on the hub were all on together, and performance was slower than just one PC on at a time.
Also read that switches are better than hubs for routing signals. So I found a used Linksys Switch (EZXS55W) on ebay for $9.95 and free shipping (they sell for about $30 new). So I ordered one, it came this morning and I just replaced the hub with the new switch.
Now all 3 PC's are running internet connections and HOLY COW!!! What a difference! No more bottle neck at the hub, these PC's are running together like each has its own internet connection.
So, if you have an older hub in your system, change it out for a newer switch and get the better performance.