Describe a problem with an Ethernet hub that using an Ethernet switch solves.

What will be an ideal response?


The problem with an Ethernet hub that replacing it with an Ethernet switch solves is that on a hub the total speed of the network is 10 Mbps, and only one conversation can take place at a time. Therefore, when more than two computers wish to communicate, it reduces the effective bandwidth of each conversation. A switch solves this problem, because, rather than send all incoming frames out all the other ports (as a hub does), a switch only sends signals to the destination port. Therefore, each conversation gets the entire 10-Mbps bandwidth.

Computer Science & Information Technology

You might also like to view...

What is wrong with the following code fragment?

char str1[10]="Mark", str2[15]="What's my name"; strcpy(str1,str2); a. Nothing b. str2 has white space in it c. str1 does not have enough room d. str2 does not have enough room

Computer Science & Information Technology

You can stack two AP divs in a Web page, then create a(n) ____________________ that switches their stacking order when the user clicks a button.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Computer Science & Information Technology

The Delete Computer Record screen should include the Brand Name and Model of the computer being deleted. It should also include buttons to move forward and backward through records, and the Close Form button should be changed to an icon to match the other buttons. This form is illustrated in Figure 1.

What will be an ideal response?

Computer Science & Information Technology

When a disclosure triangle is displayed on a menu, it indicates that a(n) submenu will be displayed when you point to that item.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Computer Science & Information Technology