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

Dell Computer is getting into the networking business. The PC maker said on Wednesday that it would begin selling network switches to small and medium-sized businesses in its third fiscal quarter, ...

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 ...

Netgear's new line of 100G network switches include 48 port and a 32 port model. Bolstering its selection of AV over IP-friendly devices, the new Netgear 100G network switches offer professional ...

Just this last week several customers have ironically all asked me the exact same question. “Can we use an Ethernet switch instead of a router for our Internet EBGP peering to our ISP(s)?” While ...

Ruckus Networks revealed AV-optimized additions to its network switch portfolio. The vendor’s Pro AV ICX comes preconfigured ...

Linksys is betting big on its new blue router, a resurrection of the classic WRT54G design with modern components inside. The company (now owned by Belkin) today said it plans a new line of networking ...

Transition Networks last week introduced a new line of ruggedized Ethernet switches. These switches are designed for some of the harshest networking environments. Most users won’t need the features of ...

In a home with just one working coax jack, investing in the Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro mesh system ensured I'm getting the ...

As reported by NetworkWorld and Converge Digest, the company outlined its plans at the recent Hot Interconnects conference and its recent analyst day. The company is reportedly developing an ...

You may need to monitor, or mirror, a port on an Ethernet switch to debug a data protocol, check for inappropriate use of your network or resolve a security breach. Using a monitor port on a network ...

Sorry if this is a stupid question, I’ve done a lot of googling and searched this forum but I know that doesn’t mean the question hasn’t been asked and answered before. Setup: Orbi RBK53 system (1 ...