If you’re looking for a new router, most choices will give you enough coverage for a typical suburban home. We’re not saying they’re all the same. Far from it. If you’ve read a few of our reviews, you’ll already be well aware that there are plenty of different features. But one thing that most routers …
For most homes and small offices, a simple network hub is sufficient for managing traffic. These devices are inexpensive, and offer enough bandwidth for most people’s purposes. A network hub simply sends data to all connected devices, and the devices sort out which packets belong to them. But on a larger network, this quickly gets …
For the last few years, 802.11ac has been the world standard for high-speed internet. Also known as WiFi 5, this protocol is exceptionally fast. It has enabled what experts call the “internet of things”: all the interconnected smart home devices that are central to modern life. But even faster, more demanding devices are on their …
In recent years, wireless internet has gone from being a luxury to being a necessity. When modern friends visit each-other, one of the most common questions is “what’s your WiFi password?” And the issue is even more pronounced for businesses. Want to open a coffee shop? You’d better be offering free WiFi, or customers are …
Ethernet switches have been available almost from the moment that Ethernet came into existence. This only makes sense. Without a switch, an Ethernet cable is only useful for connecting one device to another. If you’re trying to create a network, that’s a non-starter. But there have been significant advances in the technology since that time. …