The set up is a little weird. I won't get into why, but the PCs are spread all over the house and the switch and router are not physically anywhere near each other. I have run a lot of cat 5e and cat ...

In the computer networking world, the three most ubiquitous pieces of equipment are modems, routers, and switches. These are used everywhere from the datacenter hosting Google to the internet ...

Are you confused about the difference between a hub, a router, and a switch? You’re not alone! These networking devices may seem similar, but they serve different purposes and play distinct roles in ...

Getting a high-powered wireless router with some high-end features is a lot cheaper than most people think. In fact it doesn't cost any more than a regular router needed to connect to the Internet ...

Quick networking question involving a Synology DiskStation: I have one with two LAN ports (DS916+), previously they were both connected to a small managed switch that was directly downstream of the ...

Cisco has unveiled their new range of E-Series routers and switches today. Their flagship Linksys E4200 (pictured below) is equipped with a massive 6 antennas with both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz radios that ...

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 ...