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 ...

Jacob Kastrenakes is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. Samsung is overhauling its SmartThings product line today, with two key new ...

When it comes to complexity of network connectors, you have got multiple levels, with a switch (hub) at the bottom and a router at the top. A hub is an astonishingly dumb gadget. It accepts a packet ...

BT Smart Hub 2 users are complaining of connection issues between their wifi-enabled devices. The telecom giant's router operates using two different wireless frequencies: 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. Users are ...