The easiest way to understand the difference between a network switch and a router is to consider how "smart" they are, or their ability to intelligently connect devices together. A network switch isn ...

Trisha Jandoc was an associate writer at CNET covering broadband and everything related to home internet. She graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a focus on ...

Are you confused about the difference between a hub, a router, and a switch? You’re not alone! These networking devices may ...

When you use your computer on your home or office network, there's a lot happening in the background. To connect to another device on your network and use the internet, you're using two pieces of ...

Ethernet splitter vs. switch: Which one do you need? Ethernet switches and ethernet splitters seem, at first glance, to be basically the same thing. Their names and functions are similar. However, ...

Ever look at the back of your router and ask yourself “WHY!?!?” There are only four ethernet ports there. Four. How can anyone live and thrive with such a measly amount of wired network connections?

Tired of dealing with slow network speeds and limited connectivity in your home or small office? The UniFi 2.5GbE Flex Mini Network Switch might be just what you need. This compact, affordable device ...

There are two ways to make a programmable switch that can run network applications and accelerate certain network functions. The first and more obvious way to create a programmable switch is to add ...