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why we can't share internet connection using switch or hub?
04-28-2014, 10:21 AM
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The internet connection on a modem is for one device. The modem works on layer 3 of the OSI layer model using the IP protocol. Hubs, Bridges, and switches operate at layer 2, one below the one for the modem.

To share an internet connection requires a router that can run a protocol called Network Address Translation or NAT.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSI_model
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[] - Ghost - 04-28-2014, 09:53 AM
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