The three devices commonly used for linking components together on a network are hubs, switches and routers. Though similar in function they differ in capability and utilization. Hubs and switches ...

Building this hidden network hub let me consolidate all my gear while keeping it out of sight.

Samsung’s new SmartThings Wifi router uses artificial intelligence and mesh networking to optimize whole-home Wi-Fi coverage while it also functions as a smart home hub. Combining Plume‘s A.I.-based ...

The uplink port on a router is used to expand the network. Routers can use the uplink port to connect to other routers, switches and hubs to increase the maximum number of wired devices connected to ...

Google is trying to lay the groundwork for better broadband Internet access with Google Fiber. So it'd make a lot of sense if Google wanted to take part in helping make network infrastructure better, ...

The EE Smart Hub Plus is the flagship modem and wireless router offering from the UK broadband and mobile network provider. As such, it goes well beyond what you might expect from a contract-provided ...

If you’re rocking a decent DIY home automation setup in your house right now, you’ve undoubtedly got a myriad of different boxes wired up to control your network – modems, routers, access hubs, and ...

Some networking gear sounds perfect for a smart home until real-world performance exposes the compromises hiding behind the ...

TP-Link’s Deco M9 Plus delivers fast mesh networking, network-level antivirus, and a smart home hub all in one pretty package. TP-Link joins Securifi and Samsung in building smart home hubs right ...

Corbin is a tech journalist and developer who worked at Android Police from 2016 until 2021. Check out his other work at corbin.io. Some people want to deal with as few devices as possible - ...