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The $15 home network upgrade that solves 6 problems your router can't

Your router isn't just for Wi-Fi—here's everything a network switch actually fixes ...
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Adding a Switch to a Router to Increase Network?

I have a 4-port Router(Linksys WCG200) and 4 lines coming into it from various rooms. I want to add more lines but I'll need more ports. Since my Cable Modem/Router was $150, I'm thinking it'd be ...
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The difference between a network switch and a router (and why you need both)

I finished my basement last year and ran Ethernet cables everywhere — over a dozen drops total. My Ubiquiti Dream Machine had been handling everything on the network side without complaint. Internet ...
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Adding Switch & Router to Netgear Network. How?

Hi,<BR><BR>I currently have my home network set up with 2 PC's unstairs connected to a Netgear RT314 router (4 port) which is connected to my cable modem. One of the ports from the Netgear is run via ...