[SOLVED] Hubs

[Endymio]

Need one -- does anyone still make them? All I can find now are switches.

 

[kanewolf]

Need one -- does anyone still make them? All I can find now are switches.

Why do you want a 1/2 duplex device? A managed switch can mirror traffic which was the only unique feature of a hub rather than a switch.

 

[Endymio]

I need to do some packet inspection/analysis. I know some switches can do port mirroring, but my (admittedly dated) perception is that this is limited to higher-end equipment, and I don't want to spend $400 when a $30 hub will fill the need.

 

[kanewolf]

I need to do some packet inspection/analysis. I know some switches can do port mirroring, but my (admittedly dated) perception is that this is limited to higher-end equipment, and I don't want to spend $400 when a $30 hub will fill the need.

How about $40 -- https://www.microcenter.com/product/239308/netgear-gs105na-5-port-gigabit-ethernet-unmanaged-switch

 

[Endymio]

Sounds good, thanks! It claims at least to do port mirroring; I'll go pick one up today and try it out.

 

[kanewolf]

Sounds good, thanks! It claims at least to do port mirroring; I'll go pick one up today and try it out.

Double check the packaging for features. Seller's websites aren't always 100% correct.