What are the differences between an Ethernet switch and a
hub?

Answer Posted / s.m.feroz ahmed

Hi,
Difference between Ethernet Switch and hub is Ethernet
Switch can accomodate upto minimum of 48 ports and hub can
accomodate a maximum of 24 ports .Ethernet Switch can be
configured whereas hub cannot be configured .With the help
of Ethernet Switch the port speed can be maintained and
this is not possible in hub.

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