HTG Explains: Understanding Routers, Switches, and Network Hardware

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Published on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:00:00 +0000 Indexed on 2011/11/30 1:56 UTC
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Today we’re taking a look at the home networking hardware: what the individual pieces do, when you need them, and how best to deploy them. Read on to get a clearer picture of what you need to optimize your home network.

When do you need a switch? A hub? What exactly does a router do? Do you need a router if you have a single computer? Network technology can be quite an arcane area of study but armed with the right terms and a general overview of how devices function on your home network you can deploy your network with confidence.

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