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Why is a network hub needed and not a switch?

April 26, 2017Hub needed Network Switch

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Why is a network hub needed and not a switch?

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VONaLink ScreenPop, SoloRecord, TeamRecord and TeamOnCall work by monitoring network packets. A network hub is a “dumb” device that allows computers connected to the same hub to read all packets that flow through the hub. Because of this, VONaLink running on one computer can read the network packets destined for a phone plugged into the same hub. In contrast, a network switch is a “smart” device that improves performance by allowing packets between the specified sender and receiver only, so network monitoring is not possible. The price of a hub is less than that of a switch. Because the cost difference between a hub and switch is small, and most people prefer the performance of a switch, most computer stores stock switches. You will need to shop at a store that carry a wide range of network devices to find a hub. Some models are listed on the Support page. Note that an Ethernet hub is needed, not a USB hub.