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    Apr 6, 2009, 01:53 PM
    Hubs & switches
    How hub &switches works
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    Apr 6, 2009, 04:36 PM

    Is there a question in there or the beginning of a HOW TO guide?
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    Apr 6, 2009, 08:26 PM

    The basics is here: Carrier sense multiple access with collision detection - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    It's like trying to talk on the phone. Try to talk. If you sense the other person talking hold back a variable amount of time and try again.

    Switches are smart and have routing built into them, so the LAN doesn't become a big party line like it does with a HUB.

    An answer, not sure if it's what's expected or if it's too much or too little detail.
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