Routers and network switches aren't the same hardware—depending on your setup, you may need both.

Unmanaged switches provide network connections and route network traffic among computers on your company's local area network. A switch initially broadcasts data it receives to all connected computers ...

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Standard Internet routers usually come with four Ethernet local area network ports, while the more advanced routers used by some companies may offer eight ports. If the number of computers, printers ...

Smart home upgrades no longer require complicated rewiring, pricey installations, or a massive ecosystem overhaul. One of the simplest yet most impactful ways to modernize your home is by adding ...