Most mesh routers have limited Ethernet ports, usage demands more ports, buy a network switch for added connectivity. Network switches are low-cost, simple devices that multiply Ethernet ports, ...

Most people around the world prefer to use wireless internet at home due to the convenience of it all. However, there are still those who use wired internet since in many cases, it is still better ...

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 ...

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?

Modern networks are critical for any enterprise. Networks deliver business applications, multimedia messages and key data to end users around the world. A fundamental element that networks have in ...

Using an Ethernet switch allows you to share your Internet connection among multiple devices across an Ethernet cable. A wired connection can give you a performance boost for certain devices, rather ...

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 ...

It’s annoying when you run out of Ethernet ports on your router. That, or when you have a home entertainment center and want wired connections for all your devices, but you don’t want to string a ...