Hub vs Router vs Switch – What are they? When it comes to networking devices, it can be easy to get confused with all the different terms and functions. In this article, we’ll break down the ...

The difference between a switch and a router fundamentally comes down to scale. A switch connects devices—computers, printers, and wireless access points, for example, that each have an IP ...

A quick guide to managing a network switch versus a network router from PC Periodicals columnist George Cox.

Standing in the networking aisle of an electronics retail store, anybody could mistakenly pick up a router instead of an Ethernet switch or vice versa.

In the case of the combo modem and router, the device actually contains a modem, router, switch, and wireless access point bundled into one.

Most wireless routers today are a combination of multiple features in one box: a router, a wireless access point, a basic firewall, and a small Ethernet switch.

The Linksys WES610N is a wireless bridge that uses your Wi-Fi router to bring Ethernet to your Web-enabled entertainment devices. It’s very easy to set up and delivers generally good throughput ...