is this a good homenet working hub?

[quantum207]

The EtherFast 10/100 Auto-sensing Hub is a fast, economical way to build your 10/100 Mbps network. Ideal for workgroups in all environments, this Auto-sensing Hub connects workstations and other network devices together quickly and easily.
Each port automatically senses and adjusts to its port speed to optimize your network bandwidth. When you?re ready for more ports, just connect another hub or switch through the built-in 10/100 uplink port to expand your network and add more hardware. Use your Ethernet network to play multi-user network games, share high-speed Internet access and any other resource that you can network...the possibilities are endless.

Features: Five 10/100 autosensing ports.
Built-in switched uplink port.
Compact workgroup design.
Ideal for streamlining LAN, server, Internet, and intranet connections.

 

[samgau]

How much are you paying for it... ?

You should get a switch instead of a hub... price difference is normally 20 bucks... but check out the hot deals.. I though there were some switches going for not much at all... HUBS are passe.. 😉

 

[tornadobox]

for something as small as a 5 port thingy, you won't notice any difference between a switch and a hub unless all 5 ports are running full speed at the same time.