This $14 gadget lets you add more Ethernet ports to your router

If you're looking to run wired connections but only have a handful of Ethernet ports on your router, this inexpensive gadget ...
Ars Technica

Basic Networking questions -Switches.

Switch A just has a list of every MAC on every port (up to it's memory limit), so it just sees switch B on port #25 as any other port, just with a lot more MAC addresses. There is nothing special ...
The New York Times

What Is a Network Switch, and Do You Need One?

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Advice, staff picks, mythbusting, and more. Let us help you. Published May 22, ...
Small Business Computing

Hubs, Switches, Routers: What’s the Difference?

I have a small business network that’s been in place for many years, and we’re finally getting around to a long overdue replacement of a dozen or so old desktop computers. The technician doing the ...