Adding a network switch to your setup adds more Ethernet ports to your home. This allows you to plug devices in directly to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Starlink is a name that has become synonymous with internet access in even the remotest of places. However, some of the hardware supplied with ...

Less cable clutter: Reduce the number of cables by half with PoE technology. More flexibility: No need to search for power outlets, making device placement easier. Centralized power delivery: Manage ...

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 ...

Most network switches are built for one thing: efficient data transfer. And while that’s fine for streaming Netflix or scrolling TikTok, it’s a different story when it comes to high-performance audio ...

Switching systems continue to be called on to deliver higher packet throughputs and higher quality-of-service levels. Switching circuits controlling the data flow must perform more and more packet ...

In today’s data center you need to be able to add services and hardware without compromising network performance, but the flexibility to tune the network to meet business needs is also mandatory. The ...

Marguerite Reardon started as a CNET News reporter in 2004, covering cellphone services, broadband, citywide Wi-Fi, the Net neutrality debate and the consolidation of the phone companies. Cisco ...