Ars Technica

How many ports on the main switch on your home network?

I needed to reorganize the cabling in the server closet so I can reach the network switch after I put the upper deck in place on my model railroad. I need that extra 24" of depth for a turn. My wife ...
Network World

What’s the biggest, fastest LAN switch?

Ethernet switch vendors such as 3Com, Force10, Cisco, Extreme, Foundry and HP ProCurve constantly tussle with claims of the highest performance, density and latency. But keep in mind that what’s ...
Network World

Arista adds intelligent switch stacking, management for campus networks

Arista Networks is adding new features to its campus networking portfolio to help enterprise customers more easily group and manage switches. The new features – Switch Aggregation Group (SWAG) and ...
Geeky Gadgets

UniFi 2.5GbE Flex Mini Switch: Boost Your Network Speed for Just $50

Tired of dealing with slow network speeds and limited connectivity in your home or small office? The UniFi 2.5GbE Flex Mini Network Switch might be just what you need. This compact, affordable device ...
Ars Technica

Office Network topology question, multiple drops per office, or use 4/8 port switch?

Kinda figured as much. I'll be doing the work myself and lacking any of the normal pull tools I'm thinking I will use the existing line as a pull string. Keep in mind that many VoIP phones are ...