>Kile,
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>A switched hub is used when you have 2 different speeds on you network. If you have 10 mb and 100 mb then you need a switched hub to link the 2 different speeds.
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>I do not know enough about the differences between managed and unmanaged to explain it to you
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>HTH
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>Jeff
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>>I know this isn't exactly the right forum to post this question, but I don't belong to any other user groups.
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>>Network Hub questions:
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>>1. What is the difference between a Switched hub and those that are not.
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>>2. What is the difference between a managed and unmanaged hub?
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>>We are in need of expanding the number of ports our hub offers, and we can't find the correct make of hub to stack with the one we've got. We're looking to purchase a complete new hub(s) but I don't know if we need the above features...
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>>Any information would be greatly appreciated!
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>>Thanks!

Thanks for all the great info guys!