Modem, Router, Switch, and Access Point: What's the Difference? What is a modem? What is a router? Do you know a switch from a hub? If you don't know the difference between all the devices that help ...

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 ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Connecting to the internet seems simple. You hop on your Wi ...

Are you confused about the difference between a hub, a router, and a switch? You’re not alone! These networking devices may seem similar, but they serve different purposes and play distinct roles in ...

Joel is an internationally recognized expert in the areas of security, networking and messaging. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @joelsnyder. Picking the right edge and top-of-rack switches ...

Setting up internet at home can feel like a big task, but it does not have to be. There are many devices out there, but you probably only need a few to get started. Some gear is needed for a good ...

Once in a while I get a product in for review that isn’t the newest and today is one of those times. I’m taking a closer look at Tenda’s D301 ADSL2+ Wireless Modem Router. This isn’t one of those ...

If you take the excellent Netgear C3000 Cable Modem Router ($89.99 at Amazon) and replace its router with the impressive Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (WNDR3700), you get Netgear's ...