To connect to another device on your network and use the internet, you're using two pieces of equipment: a switch and a router. But what do these devices do, and how are they different? To explain ...

In the home or office, the Ethernet switch functions as a central station connecting computers, printers and every other wired device to each other. The switch is also wired to the router and ...

The switch supports Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF). VRRP provides automatic assignment. When a master router fails to connect, the backup router is ...

Both Wi-Fi and Ethernet have their benefits when it comes to home broadband. Wi-Fi offers mobility and convenience, meaning ...