A hub and switch are two devices that split the bandwidth coming from any ethernet device that is connected to them they will not route communications from your LAN to the internet. All they do is split the bandwidth so your modem can see all of the MAC addresses connected to it so it will only give a connection to one of those devices.

How could we know? We're just operators and most likely we haven't even seen or used the server. We can't troubleshoot remote and we don't have telepathic communication with the server administrator so we don't know more than you. Check this link for status about TropiCo's hubs: http://tropico.sunset-utopia.homeip.net/status.php

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Only the computer which has been registered with ResNet will be able to access the network outside your room. The remaining computers will not be able to communicate with resources outside your residence hall. Using a hub or switch can potentially cause your port to stop responding to all traffic.

You cannot connect directly to an IP using a phone line. There is a way, however, by using the internet. Connect to the internet through your ISP(cannot be AOL), then once connected you can start the client up and put in the IP address of your Watchdog. [FAQID No: 138]

Read the section called "Connecting your Xbox..." for details on hubs, switches, routers, and when to use each one.

A switching hub can be considered to represent a multiple-port bridge, with a complicated internal bus that allows full cross-point switching. Such a hub has low latency packet delay and allow several conversations simultaneously. It has larger bandwidth than hubs.

Your DSL modem's sole purpose is to transmit and receive blurps of voltage as data. It does not know what the data is nor does it understand IP. In this respect, your DSL modem acts like your PC analog modem. All IP addresses must to be assigned to a network interface - like a network card (or dial up adapter in the case of dial up). Inserting the modem into a hub will not accomplish sharing because neither the HUB nor DSL MODEM understand IP.

Yes, the USB cable can be used with a hub, rather than connected directly into a port on the computer.

The modem you are using is not v.90 compatible. If your modem is a kflex or x2 modem, it will only connect at speeds of up to 33.6kbps. You have not installed a v.90 compatible modem driver in your operating system. Consult your modem's documentation, manufacturer, or web site for further details. You are using a phone line, which is not 56k compatible.

The FCC regulates that the analog throughput of all 56K modems be limited to a maximum of 53.333kbps. As a result, you will never be able to achieve a connection speed ......

On the Video Shield's Local Server PC change the following entry in the registry from: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\Video Domain\Video Shield\1.000.0\Comms\DevideCommDataToPackets Check the connection and video appearance again, if you still have a problem test the Video Shield communication with Dial up Networking.

Answer: Attaching a direct modem to Queensland Health computer equipment is extremely insecure and possibly in breach of Privacy legislation.

Yes, you may connect your Xbox, but because of the Clean Access program used in WMU residence halls, your Xbox will have to be manually added to the authorization file. You will need to contact the Help Desk and give them the following information. Access for your Xbox should be granted within 24 (business) hours. Please note, you may NOT use a router in your room, although you may use a hub.

Good question. According to the USB spec, software is required to connect not only to first tier devices, but also to any plugged into USB hubs. It appears that there is a bug in the Kodak Mounter and USB connection software causing it to fail unless the camera is "device #0", connected directly to the computer.

If your Xbox is too far away from your modem or router and you would like to setup a network to connect to Xbox Live using a wireless router and wireless bridge you will need an Xbox Live compatible router that has a built in wireless access point. You will also need an Xbox Live compatible wireless bridge.

For the exact same reasons as you can't connect using telnet. Your password is sent in plain text accross the network when you use telnet. This means anyone who knows what they are doing can find out what your password is.

Yes, you can connect the player directly to your computer using an Ethernet crossover cable. You can purchase a crossover cable at most retail computer stores. Once you have this connection, you'll need to set up your network adaptor and Squeezebox with static IP addresses so that they can find each other.

A hub is a network device that extends the network so that you could connect more than one computer to the network jack. A network hub can be borrowed from the ITS department. Verify if your hub has a button called Normal/uplink near the rightmost end. It is not necessary that your hub should have the Normal/uplink button. If you see the button, make sure you press the button inwards to set it to uplink.

There are two levels of Xbox Live membership; Silver and Gold. Silver membership is free, and included with the console, allowing players to download demos, chat and record high scores. Gold membership is $69.99 a year, giving you access to online matchmaking, and furnishing you with points that can be spent on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Existing Live subscriptions can be transferred to your 360.