Next-generation switches and routers are designing in nonproprietary chip sets that support 2.5- and 10-Gbit/s line speeds. This is the last Special Report that Ray Weiss, who passed away on New ...

Representing an enhanced version of the KS8995 telecomm chip, the KS8995E IC integrates PHY and switch to deliver virtual LAN (VLAN), packet priority queuing, EEPROM programming ...

About 100,000 Porter-Cable mixed-base routers and router bases are being recalled because of an electric shock hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Skip to content NOWCAST ...

Electronic switches were developed to expand the capability of facilities, improve quality and reduce reliance on mechanical patching systems. It became more and more difficult to support large ...

This lets the router handle the heavy lifting of assigning and managing IP’s and routing tables, while the switch helps convey traffic. Use a Hub if: Network hubs have generally fallen out of ...

Two companies are recalling about 5,200 electric routers because the power switch can get stuck in the "on" position, posing a risk of injury. OWT Industries, Inc., of Pickens S.C., and Sears ...

Switch. 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.

We've covered how to repurpose your old router as a range-boosting repeater or a wireless bridge , but if you just need a few extra wired ports for ...