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

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. If you’ve got a mesh Wi-Fi network set up in your home, you ...

As technology rapidly advances, your old router might seem useless, but with some simple modifications to the settings, it can be utilized for various tasks around the home.

In my company's intranet we have a Managed Switch that interconnects all network elements: pf Sense firewall at 192.168.100.1 fiber modem at 192.168.1.1 my brand new D-Link AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router, ...