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Hub

Hardware used for networking a number of computers together by connecting cables from the computers to the hub. Switches are similar but are faster. Hubs and switches can be "managed" by monitoring on PCs - these are more expensive and usual only in larger network installations.

Related glossary terms

Hub, Monitor, Network, Switch

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