In the computer networking world, the three most ubiquitous pieces of equipment are modems, routers, and switches. These are used everywhere from the datacenter hosting Google to the internet ...

Most mesh routers have limited Ethernet ports, usage demands more ports, buy a network switch for added connectivity. Network switches are low-cost, simple devices that multiply Ethernet ports, ...

In the living room, the primary router is connected to the modem. There are also several devices wired into that router. In the back of the house, I have a switch which is hardwired to the primary ...