March 15, 2024 at 10:45 PM EDT
HUB, Router and Switch - Learn the differences with our easy guide!
When you need to get different network equipment such as computers, phones and printers to communicate together, hubs, routers and switches are the devices you use to connect them.
All three types of devices can theoretically perform many of the same functions, and it can be confusing because you may come across different names used for the same equipment.
What is the difference between a hub, switch and router? A hub broadcasts data to all devices, while a switch routes data efficiently. A router connects networks, manages traffic and often provides Wi-Fi. Hubs and switches are for wired connections.
In this post I will go into more depth about what the difference between the three devices is.
You may want to watch this short video where my colleague explains more about which switch you should choose.