Hello all, I was wondering g about the netgear GS308 Unmanaged hub, I want to connect dj equipment (pioneer) using the Pro link option I require the data sent via the rj45 from all devices to be sent to every port available to then be used if and when needed, would the Gs308 be suitable to accomplish this? Many thanks in advance
> [...] I want to connect dj equipment (pioneer) using the Pro link > option [...]
What is "the Pro link option"? Something other than basic IP networking over Ethernet?
> [...] I require [...]
Why?
> [...] the data sent via the rj45 from all devices to be sent to every > port available to then be used if and when needed, [...]
You might be describing how a network switch works, but I'm not sure.
Who decides which data are needed where? If data are not needed at some location, then why send them there?
In the old days, with hubs (that is, before switches), every message which arrived at any port was retransmitted at every other port. No one missed anything. Reliable, but wasteful.
With a network switch, only broadcast messages are always retransmitted at every other port. Non-broadcast messages are retransmitted at every other port until the switch determines which devices are at which ports. From then on, it retransmits a non-broadcast message to only the port where the destination device has been detected, thus avoiding the pointless retransmissions to devices who are not interested.
Generally speaking, it just works.
Perhaps you could explain your concern in more concrete terms?
> [...] would the Gs308 be suitable to accomplish this? [...]
Not sure what "this" is. A GS308, like any (functioning) network switch should get all messages to their intended destinations. Without any help from its users.
Pioneer ProLink does make use of Ethernet - the DJ hardware units LAN port is spec'ed to 100Base-TX, so Fast Ethernet is sufficient. As Gigabit switches/ports are affordable, and ProLink compatible software operating e.g. computers is typically used on Gigabit equipment it's the way to go today.
Be aware we talk of network LAN switches (hubs are history for decades) - it's not some port replication or duplication thing, it's really an Ethernet switch.
