8 port gigabit switches are not expensive. I recommend connecting your equipment to one where it is most convenient to join them. Then place the router where it is most convenient / has the best ...

The original request was for home routers with 2.5Gbit WAN and multiple 2.5Gbit LAN ports so as not to require a separate switch to get more 2.5Gbit ports for the LAN.

In my testing, the DIR-880L proved to be a great router with excellent range, fast Wi-Fi data rates and stable signal. My biggest complaint is that its USB 3.0 port takes a long time to mount a ...

Network-attached USB storage can simplify file sharing and automated backups, assuming your demands don't involve things like ...

The $229 EtherFast wireless router basically combines a wireless 802.11b access point with Linksys's hot-selling four-port cable/DSL router. The unobtrusive design has four sturdy legs supporting ...

Routers can include Ethernet ports, which are used to make wired connections to devices; a WAN port, which is used to connect to an Internet connection through a modem; an uplink port, which is ...

Some routers require an external modem in order to communicate over public infrastructure such as phone or cable lines. In this case, the WAN port will likely take an Ethernet cable.

While WPS, UPnP and Port 32764 are widespread issues, many routers have their own unique bugs. If nothing else, let this particular scare be a reminder to periodically check for updated firmware ...

Multi-gig routers with 2.5 gigabit Ethernet ports are quickly becoming more common as internet plans with even faster speeds are being rolled out across the U.S.