What is wan hub?

Hubs are not used in today's networks because they are obsolete half duplex and packet storming devices. Still you hear the term "WAN Hub". So what is it? It's not an actual hub, but a central wan site Router. read more

WAN HUB is a traditional, proven, and widely used topology for all types of networks. Hubs can be be small with a single access point, like in your local WiFi-enabled coffee shop or at home. WAN hubs offer higher security because each device on the network is isolated from the others through the single connection to the wireless router. read more

Star topology networks generally have a hub in the center of the network that connects all of the devices together using cabling. When bits hit a networking device, be they hubs, switches, or routers, the devices will strengthen the signal and then send it on its way. A hub is simple a multiport repeater. read more

Routers might have a single WAN port and a single LAN port and are designed to connect an existing LAN hub or switch to a WAN. Ethernet switches and hubs can be connected to a router with multiple PC ports to expand a LAN. read more