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Gerry W. Veerman wrote:

> What of the following is fact or fiction ?;
>
> - 'Smart' 10 Mbit hubs exist.
> ('Smart' being the ability to direct a packet straight to the right
> port, instead of running around each cable of the star creating
> overhead)

Fact. It's referred to as a "switch".


> - Like 'Full duplex' 10 Mbit NIC's,  'Full duplex' 10 Mbit hubs exist.
> (Theoretically creating a 20 Mbit bandwith)

Fact. This also requires a switch which supports full duplex mode. Many do
not.


> - >5 port, 1 coax, 'smart' and 'full duplex' 10 Mbit hubs are sold at
> a reasonable price in The Netherlands by people who know what they are
> talking about.

Humm. I would assume somewhere???? ;)

Cheers,
Chris
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