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

It's usually not practical or affordable for every computer to have its own printer, so many businesses place standard and specialized printers in convenient locations, and then share the printers ...

I needed to reorganize the cabling in the server closet so I can reach the network switch after I put the upper deck in place on my model railroad. I need that extra 24" of depth for a turn. My wife ...

Though Internet access through a wireless connection is a solution for office networking and employees on the go, there may be times when wireless connectivity is not an option. As an alternative, ...

The back of your PC is a rich source of connectivity. Ports and connectors exist for just about any device you can find, though some may be more obscure than others. In today’s USB-centric PC, it’s ...

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Taipei, Taiwan – The FW-7530 from Lanner Electronics, Inc., is an economic fanless network appliance targeted for low-level network applications. It has six GbE ports and is built around an Intel ...