I have a router here at home and that's what I use to share internet access among all of the computers. I just configure the router, plug the DSL modem in it, uplink it to a switch for expandability ...

Standing in the networking aisle of an electronics retail store, anybody could mistakenly pick up a router instead of an Ethernet switch or vice versa. The product packages as well as the devices ...

If your router is short on ports, you can add more with one of the best Ethernet switches. These are my top picks from what I ...

The three devices commonly used for linking components together on a network are hubs, switches and routers. Though similar in function they differ in capability and utilization. Hubs and switches ...

If you’re serious about optimizing your internet connection, then using a network switch could take it to the next level. You might be wondering: “If my home internet works fine without a network ...

Bottom line: The Linksys wireless router joins wireless and Ethernet networks with broadband in a well-designed, economical package for SOHO users, but a few flaws in documentation and security pull ...

An Ethernet port can look like the problem when a cable, router, switch, or device setting is actually to blame. A few simple ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...