The Ethernet ports on the back of your router might seem interchangeable. On some routers they are, but others feature a mix of ports with different jobs and maximum speeds. One may connect the router ...

Joining two Ethernet cables together with a coupler is rare, but when your cords are suddenly too short, there are better options to extend your network.

I expected a few cabling myths to get busted, but the results weren’t quite that simple ...

Back in the day, when Wi-Fi routers weren't as popular, you would find most people using RJ45 Ethernet cables to connect their computers to the internet. Even now, lots of users default to a wired ...

Generally, wired internet speeds are faster than Wi-Fi connections, which means hardwired devices plugged in including MacBooks, game consoles, and PCs will deliver much better performance and ...

Have you ever found yourself needing to connect two or more devices to the internet off a single Ethernet cable? Chances are that you've considered an Ethernet splitter or switch, especially if you're ...

If you've ever been in the middle of your favorite TV show and suddenly everything begins to lag, then you know how frustrating it can be. But while there are ways to speed up your Wi-Fi for faster ...

I have an Ethernet connection to my router and a Wi-Fi connection to a personal hotspot. When the router's Internet connection is down I want Windows to route traffic via the Wi-Fi connection to the ...

If you’re serious about optimizing your internet connection, then using a network switch could take it to the next level. You might be wondering: “If my home internet works fine without a network ...