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Hub vs Router vs Switch – What's the Difference?

Are you confused about the difference between a hub, a router, and a switch? You’re not alone! These networking devices may ...
Network World

Routers versus Switches for Enterprise Internet Routing

Just this last week several customers have ironically all asked me the exact same question. “Can we use an Ethernet switch instead of a router for our Internet EBGP peering to our ISP(s)?” While ...
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

Linksys wants to make network switches “cool” and more expensive

Linksys is betting big on its new blue router, a resurrection of the classic WRT54G design with modern components inside. The company (now owned by Belkin) today said it plans a new line of networking ...
Network World

What is a network switch and how does it work?

Modern networks are critical for any enterprise. Networks deliver business applications, multimedia messages and key data to end users around the world. A fundamental element that networks have in ...
The New York Times

What Is a Network Switch, and Do You Need One?

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Advice, staff picks, mythbusting, and more. Let us help you. Published May 22, ...