HP Deskjet 5850 Color Inkjet Printer - Manual (Page 186)

This example looks similar to the first example. However, in this example, the
network devices are connected to a
hub , rather than a router . The hub is directly
connected to the Internet.
Caution! HP does not recommend this configuration. If possible, use
a gateway to manage your network's Internet access in order to limit
exposure to viruses and guard against unwanted entry.
ethernet network without an internet connection
In this example, the network devices are connected to a hub . Devices use AutoIP to
obtain IP addresses.