Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A router is technically a device for directing packets of data ...

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

Whenever you see a box with a few Ethernet ports, it’s either referred to as a router, or a switch, sometimes people will even use the word “hub”! Fortunately, it’s simpler than it may seem. A router ...

A Raspberry Pi computer can do a little of everything, including keeping you occupied if you need a new project (or distraction). This teeny-tiny computer not only clocks in at a low price, but could ...