A network switch is a small hardware device that links multiple computers together within one local area network, wide area network and different network topology. Network switches work at Data Link ...

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

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 ...

Expanding connectivity often requires the use of network switches, which play a vital role in connecting devices, enabling seamless data transmission, and facilitating efficient network management.

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?

I have often wondered why manufacturers of Ethernet switches severely restrict the number of SPAN/port-monitoring sessions they allow to be configured. I can only assume that they are limited because ...