Before Wi-Fi became ubiquitous, Ethernet was the preferred way to get your devices onto the internet. By running Ethernet cables in a local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN), you could ...

Trisha Jandoc was an associate writer at CNET covering broadband and everything related to home internet. She graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a focus on ...

A low-cost gigabit Ethernet switch is emerging as an effective upgrade for improving home network performance. By shifting LAN traffic off consumer routers, it reduces congestion and helps prevent ...

For larger networks, it’s important to consider switches with higher port counts, gigabit or multi-gigabit speeds, and ...