Routers and network switches aren't the same hardware—depending on your setup, you may need both.

In the living room, the primary router is connected to the modem. There are also several devices wired into that router. In the back of the house, I have a switch which is hardwired to the primary ...

Port forwarding settings allow your router to "pass through" telnet traffic. Without port forwarding configurations, the router blocks telnet sessions to the hosted telnet server. Each router has its ...

Wi-Fi router installation utilities have become easier to use over the years, but getting the best out of your new router usually means delving a little deeper than the standard installation routine ...

Recently a client asked me to write a whitepaper about IP address management. At first the assignment seemed completely routine. But as I began looking at the details I realized that I was going to ...

Fundamentals: Five ways to secure your Cisco routers and switches Your email has been sent David Davis describes the fundamentals of router security through a list of his top five best practices. He ...