MUO on MSN

The difference between a network switch and a router (and why you need both)

Routers and network switches aren't the same hardware—depending on your setup, you may need both.
Houston Chronicle

The Difference Between an Ethernet Switch and a Router

Standing in the networking aisle of an electronics retail store, anybody could mistakenly pick up a router instead of an Ethernet switch or vice versa. The product packages as well as the devices ...
XDA Developers on MSN

Your ISP's "required" router is holding back your entire network

Whether it's performance, security, or privacy, an aftermarket router always wins ...
Network World

Routers versus Switches for Enterprise Internet Routing

Just this last week several customers have ironically all asked me the exact same question. “Can we use an Ethernet switch instead of a router for our Internet EBGP peering to our ISP(s)?” While ...
Ars Technica

Poke holes in my home network redesign (MOCA and four switch ports on the ISP side)

I have 3 rooms with wired connectivity. We will call them A, B, and C, the ONT is in my garage, and an Ethernet cable runs from the ONT to a jack in room A. Current set up: Room A: The Ethernet jack ...
The New York Times

What Is a Network Switch, and Do You Need One?

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Advice, staff picks, mythbusting, and more. Let us help you. Published May 22, ...