Network Hubs and Routers?

Question

My network hub is some old thing that runs on 10mb/s speeds

My network router is a new netgear one

My network is connected like this

Wall--Modem--Hub-My Comp

(out from hub)---^--Network router with tons of other comps

why is it that when i connect through the way i have now, it is a 10mb/s connection, and the download speeds are slow.

attaching my computer to the router shows a 100mb/s connection and download speeds are fast

want to know, please and thanks

Answer 1

You are experiencing slower speeds when attached to the HUB is because the HUB can only transmit data at 10MB/s your router supports transmitting data at 100MB/s, Pls replace ur hub with swtich . For hub how many Pcs U have connected. I suggest u to go for enhance cat5 cable so that ur network & also ur download will shoot up.

Answer 2

You are experiencing slower speeds when attached to the HUB is because the HUB can only transmit data at 10MB/s and throttles the speed but seeing your router supports transmitting data at 100MB/s, you experience faster downloads. What I would suggest is upgrading your HUB to one that provides the same capacity as your router. I assume your network cards support 10/100MB/s data transmissions.