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Difference between Hub, Switch and Router

In computer network it is very important to understand the


difference between devices like hubs, switches, and routers. These
devices play an important role in how data is transferred across
networks, affecting everything from speed and efficiency to security.
In this article we will see basic differences between these devices,
how they work within the OSI model, and where their use cases are
applicable.
What is Hub?
A Hub is just a connector that connects the wires coming from
different sides. There is no signal processing or regeneration. It is an
electronic device that operates only on physical layers of the OSI
model.
It is also known as a repeater as it transmits signal to every port
except the port from where signal is received. Also, hubs are not
that intelligent in communication and processing information for 2nd
and 3rd layer.
What is Switch?
Switch is a point to point communication device. It operates at
the data link layer of OSI model. It uses switching table to find out
the correct destination.
Basically, it is a kind of bridge that provides better connections. It is
a kind of device that set up and stop the connections according to
the requirements needed at that time. It comes up with many
features such as flooding, filtering and frame transmission.
What is Router?
Routers are the multiport devices and more sophisticated as
compared to repeaters and bridges. It contains a routing table that
enables it to make decision about the route i.e. to determine which
of several possible paths between the source and destination is the
best for a particular transmission.
It works on the network layer 3 and used in LANs, MANs and WANs.
It stores IP address and maintains address on its own.
Difference between Hub, Switch and Router
Hub Switch Router

Hub is a physical
Switch is a data link layer device Router is a network layer
layer device i.e.
i.e. layer 2. device i.e. layer 3.
layer 1.

A Hub works on the


Switch works on the basis of A router works on the basis
basis of
MAC address. of IP address.
broadcasting.

A Hub is a multiport A Switch is a tele- A router reads the header of


repeater in which a communication device which incoming packet and
signal introduced at receives a message from any forward it to the port for
the input of any port device connected to it and then which it is intended there by
appears at the output transmits the message only to the determines the route. It can
of the all available device for which the message is also perform filtering and
ports. intended. encapsulation.

A route is more
sophisticated and intelligent
Hub is not an device as it can read IP
A Switch is an intelligent device
intelligent device address and direct the
as it passes on the message to the
that may include packets to another network
selective device by inspecting the
amplifier on with specified IP address.
address.
repeater. Moreover routers can built
address tables that helps in
routing decisions.

At least single
At least single network is required Router needs at least two
network is required
to connect. networks to connect.
to connect.
Hub Switch Router

Hub is cheaper as Router is a relatively much


Switch is an expensive device
compared to switch more expensive device than
than hub.
and router. hub and switch.

Speed of original maximum speed for


hub 10Mbps and maximum speed is 10Mbps to wireless is 1-10 Mbps and
modern internet hub 100Mbps. maximum speed for wired
is 100Mbps. connections is 100 Mbps.

Hubs are used in Routers are used in LANs,


Switch is used in LANs.
LANs. MANs and WANs.

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