If I network 3 computers, do I need a hub and/or switch?

[Cretin]

Just curious. I've had a 2-computer network for a while and have just connected them with a cable, but I've heard that a hub or switch is required if you want to network more than that. Is that correct?

Cretin

 

[HaVoC]

Yes it will be needed. A hub plus a few extra Ethernet cables can be had for less than $40 bucks. Get it.

 

[Ausm]

I would use a switch because they are must faster then a dedicated hub...checkout the Dlink switches cheap and good.

Ausm

 

[Cretin]

Thanks for the input guys. But where might I find that for $40??? The cheapest I've seen is ~$70. Currently all my networking equipment is D-Link, and so far I'm a satisfied customer.

Cretin

 

[Losty]

dlink...i had trouble with dlink...
i like linksys...
but if you have all dlink...might as well keep it all dlink...

 

[Lord Evermore]

DSS-5+

And Outpost is free overnight shipping. Not quite 40 dollars, but the shipping will probably make up for it.

 

[Lord Evermore]

Oh geez, there's a LinkSys TWO PORT switch for 100 dollars...why the hell would you pay a hundred bucks for a switch when all you need to do is plug a crossover cable in?

 

[Losty]

what ... there's a four port linksys router/switch/hub for 99.99 why would you get just a switch?