[NTLUG:Discuss] Ethernet Switches

[Chris Cox]

If the box says it's a switch... it had better be a switch.
Simple as that.  If there's any doubt... avoid it at all costs.

Travis Bell wrote:
> 
> As interesting as it's been listening to the discussion of the technical differences between a hub and a switch, it doesn't answer my original question.  What I originally wanted to know is: What should I look for on the product's box to be sure that the product inside is truly a switch and not a hub?  I imagine it might have something to do with that "802.<mumble>" comment that was made in a previous post.
> 
> Thanks guys...it's been an interesting discussion.
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