XDA Developers on MSN

My old switch has a feature I ignored for years, and it fixed my home network

I regret ignoring my switch's loop detection provisions for years ...
BGR

What An Ethernet Switch Is, And When You Might Actually Need One

Ethernet switches allow you to expand a network's capacity with dedicated hardware that enables wired internet connectivity across multiple devices. Users will often install a network switch to ...
Control Global

When digital communications became safety-critical: How a network switch failure affected control system logic and operator situational awareness

How network infrastructure failures, such as switch misconfigurations, can cause significant operational and safety issues ...
XDA Developers on MSN

A $25 managed switch taught me more about networking than years of looking at router dashboards

A strong layer 2 switch can be a great springboard for actually learning about your home network ...