[Ron Flory <ron.flory@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Jeffrey Threlfall wrote:

> Hi all - I'm doing some sniffs on my network and need to find
> a non-switched 10/100 hub (preferably non-auto sensing as well
> to eliminate any 'smarts' from the device) - Any suggestions?

 agreed, old style 'dumb' hubs are becoming pretty scarce.

 I've not had any real problems with auto-sensining issues the
others were talking about, just that new 'hubs' are actually
simple unmanaged switches in disguise- which makes network
sniffing a bitch.

 I don't think new hubs will be much use for network sniffing
anymore, I'd recommend paying a visit to your IT department
(or linux hobbyist)- ask them if they have any older 10/100
hubs laying around.  Its worked for me several times...

ron