MUO on MSN

The difference between a network switch and a router (and why you need both)

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

Expensive Ethernet cables won't make your internet faster

Your internet won’t get faster just because your Ethernet cable got pricier.
Ars Technica

Router only sends internet if ethernet cable is put in the wrong port

Hi all, i'm new to the forums, so if this "help me" thread isn't supposed to be posted here, i apologize in advance. I bought a new router, Netgear N300 (WNR2000), and i have not been successful in ...
Macworld

Is your router’s Wi-Fi working but ethernet has gone bad? Here’s how to check

The indicator lights for active Ethernet connections might help you troubleshoot problems with a Wi-Fi router. While Wi-Fi and Ethernet may seem like two utterly different pieces of technology, they ...
Techlicious

How to Use Your Own Router for Verizon Fios

For years, my family had a bundled package with Verizon Fios that included cable, VOIP and internet. But as my family’s watching habits turned to streaming, it was rare when we turned on the cable box ...
Lifehacker

Power your router with only an Ethernet cable

A DIYer at LinksysInfo shows how to modify a Linksys router to run off of power sent over the Ethernet cable. The process requires decent soldering skills and thorough knowledge of PoE (Power of over ...