Higher-end, so-called "smart switches" do a lot more than connect network segments. Vendors are producing switches that add a layer of security in a data center, are fault-tolerant and can efficiently ...

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

You don't need expensive, complicated networking equipment to create a compelling home local area network (LAN). So long as your router and all other connected hardware work together and you have no ...