What's a good Hub when using DSL???

[Tekk]

I just ordered my DSL today (YAAAAAAAY!) and I have two other computers that I want to network with the DSL. I just don't know which hub would be a good one to use. I was thinking I should get the same brand Hub as my network card (Netgear) but maybe there is something better? And what capabilities should I be wanting in this Hub? Don't know too much about the Hubs so any help will do!

THANKS!
And it will be great to finally join the ranks of broadband users! http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

[SDT]

It depends...
What are you going to use the hub for? Do you have multiple PC's that you want to network? If that is the case then have a look at this... http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?prid=20&grid=5
I use this product and I highly recommend it as it is a hub/switch/firewall all in one. I have not found anything else in the price range that compares.

If you only have one pc then you don't require a hub as you can use the output (CAT5 RJ45 cable) from the cable / xdsl modem to go directly to your nic. You should also consider a firewall like Zone Alarm to protect your system from crackers.

SDT

ok now that I reread the post (duh!) I see that you have more than one machine that you want to network so have a look at the Linksys router noted in the url.

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[Tekk]

Thanks for the link. That thing seems pretty **** good to me. About programs like ZoneAlarm and stuff, I saw another post that mentioned something by the name of BID and Jammer. Are those firewall programs as well? Just wondering...

Thanks for the info again!

[Target]

If you don't go with the Linksys product, I can highly recommend any of the Netgear hubs...they are awesome for the money.

As for BID (Black Ice Defender) and Jammer, yes, they are other firewall/port blocker applications.

[SDT]

Yer welcome. I use Zone Alarm for a couple of reasons.
1) The price is right (free)

2) I like the way that it monitors the traffic going out of your pc as well as the inbound traffic. This is important because it allows you to see if you have spyware on your machine.

I had Black Ice (still have the license) but it proved a little unstable in my win95 environment (BSODs). That was a couple of generations ago so they may have fixed the problem. I can't speak to jammer as I have never used it.

ps YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE YOUR BROADBAND CONNECTION!

SDT

[socalgal]

Hi Tekk

Sounds like some good advice above. Have fun with your DSL - I love mine here http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

Beamed this thread over to Networking.