Ethernet splitter, hub, switch...what should you choose?

Soga Posted messages 3 Status Member -  
Soga Posted messages 3 Status Member -
Hello,

We are building a house and want to be able to use our Livebox via cable rather than Wi-Fi. Therefore, we are having RJ45 sockets installed in all rooms. The goal is for the many computers in the house to receive internet via cable or to use our TV decoder or connect the phone via the internet. An electrician told me to ask for a DTI + ADSL filter + Ethernet splitter (8 ports). The electrician in charge of the site is talking about a hub, and while checking forums, I've heard about switches!!! So what should I ask for????
And should I use RJ45 cat 5 or cat 6?

Thank you in advance for your answers.
This is urgent!!!

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  1. sapeurorca Posted messages 556 Status Member 52
     
    Hello,

    The hub is the old generation of the switch, to explain quickly and simply.
    When the hub receives data, it distributes it to all its other ports, which in turn reduces the speed and clogs the network.
    In contrast, the switch is smarter; when it receives data, it only distributes it to the necessary port.

    So, you should get a switch. There are different switches depending on the speed (either 100Mbit/sec or 1Gbit/sec). If your cables are category 5 or 6, I recommend getting a switch with a speed of 1Gbit/sec, which will allow you to transfer data between two PCs at home more quickly.
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    1. Soga Posted messages 3 Status Member
       
      Thank you very much for your response.
      If I understood correctly, both (hub and switch) are distributors: I will therefore ask for a switch, I believe the price is similar to that of the hub.
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    2. sapeurorca Posted messages 556 Status Member 52
       
      Yes, both are distributors. It's precisely the distribution of data that differs between the two. I think hubs are much cheaper than switches.
      But I recommend a switch; otherwise, you'll have speed problems on the network with a hub. And if you get a gigabit switch, you'll be good for several years.
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    3. Soga Posted messages 3 Status Member
       
      Thank you very much for this advice. I can see things more clearly now!
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