Are you confused about the difference between a hub, a router, and a switch? You’re not alone! These networking devices may seem similar, but they serve different purposes and play distinct roles in ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's no denying that society has become dependent on Wi-Fi. Sometimes, however, you need the speed, stability, and security that only a ...

Accton has released two eight-port Auto-Negotiation 10/100Mbps Ethernet switching hubs. Port eight can connect a station or operate as an uplink port, with automatic cable crossover functions. Each ...

We've already written about Power over Ethernet (PoE) at great length here on XDA, but it's worth hammering home just how ...

Whenever you see a box with a few Ethernet ports, it’s either referred to as a router, or a switch, sometimes people will even use the word “hub”! Fortunately, it’s simpler than it may seem. A router ...

That's gonna be tough. You'd need a switch that stacked the ports 4 over 4 instead of 8 across. Haven't found one yet (haven't been searching forever yet though).<P>I have seen 5-port switches mounted ...

Aqara makes a range of HomeKit-compatible smart home devices for multiple regions around the world. This review takes a look at four of Aqara's latest products, including its Temperature and Humidity ...

With Ethernet turning 50 this year, Ars is resurfacing this feature on the development and evolution of Ethernet that was originally published in 2011. Although watching TV shows from the 1970s ...

The three devices commonly used for linking components together on a network are hubs, switches and routers. Though similar in function they differ in capability and utilization. Hubs and switches ...