I wish to set up one of my connection points in my network like this:
device-1 and device-2 > small switch > patch panel > big switch > router,
where '>' is an Ethernet cable. That's because device-2 does not have it's own Ethernet jack.
I just want to confirm that this plan will work; that there is no restriction on number of switches in a circuit.
Someone suggested at my location I use a hub for device-1 and 2. When would I use a hub, and when would I use a switch? If switches are faster, why would you ever need a hub?"
Thanks,
device-1 and device-2 > small switch > patch panel > big switch > router,
where '>' is an Ethernet cable. That's because device-2 does not have it's own Ethernet jack.
I just want to confirm that this plan will work; that there is no restriction on number of switches in a circuit.
Someone suggested at my location I use a hub for device-1 and 2. When would I use a hub, and when would I use a switch? If switches are faster, why would you ever need a hub?"
Thanks,