The Spectrum

What is the difference between a network switch and a network router?

When it comes to complexity of network connectors, you have got multiple levels, with a switch (hub) at the bottom and a router at the top. A hub is an astonishingly dumb gadget. It accepts a packet ...
Ars Technica

True bridge mode vs. IP passthrough on 4G LTE router/hotspot

Okay, so I'm considering experimenting with/setting up LTE as a backup for my DSL for my home. The Netgear MR1100 4G LTE router/hotspot looks pretty nice. It can run on battery for long periods, and I ...
Network World

A home wireless network without a router

Enabling ICS on the Ethernet interface of the XP laptop will perform the role of a DHCP server for your wireless LAN, plus the router functions. Make sure your wireless access point is not configured ...
Ars Technica

2 router network with DHCP handled by secondary router

Our ISP connection is at one site, SITE A. Users, servers, computers, etc., are a few miles away at SITE B. The 2 sites are connected via a wireless point-to-point link. There are no users or ...