I need help, I have 2 8-port hubs and 12 computers. Can I connect the two hubs together to make it function as 1? If yes, how do I do it? Do I need special hardware or software to do it? I'd very appreciate all the help you can give me. Thanks,
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Jump to PostI really suggest not using hubs and rather getting routers or level 3 switches (mini routers)
Hubs need to be connected via Cross over cable. not via whatever you usualy buy at bestbuy.
Jump to PostIt depends on the switch - some models don't require them, others do. If you don't want to spend the money on switches, since you already have 2 hubs, just connect the hubs together with a crossover cable. There should be ports marked on the hubs to indicate where the …
Jump to Postbut switches are better than hubs right? so, i'll probably be using switches... i'll run through the manual, (if i can find it) and try some things... thnx ...
Switches do the same thing as hubs, basically. The difference is that switches are faster. Hubs utilize a single "bus", if …
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