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Hub (Active/Passive) Definition |
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Solutions: Hub (Active/Passive): A hub is a distribution hardware device used in certain network topologies to perform special functions with the transmission signals. There are two types of network hubs, active and passive. An active hub is used to amplify and condition the transmission signals while allowing for additional workstation ports to be added. Active hubs have between four and 64 ports. A passive hub, often with just four ports, is also used to split a transmission signal so that additional workstations can be added, but a passive hub cannot amplify the signal. Passive hubs must therefore be connected directly to a workstation or an active hub. Local Area Networks using ARCNET topology have active and passive hubs attached to achieve a maximum cabling distance of 20,000 feet from any node on the network to any other node. |
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