Ethernet ports are usually just relegated to connecting computers to routers to facilitate an internet connection, but they're capable of much more than that.

The NP317 fan-free Hirschmann PoE/PoE-Plus modules target the company’s MACH100 workgroup series switches. Two modules can be used with each MACH100 switch for a total availability of 16 ports/switch, ...

Most people around the world prefer to use wireless internet at home due to the convenience of it all. However, there are still those who use wired internet since in many cases, it is still better ...

Not all Ethernet ports perform the same, with some offering much higher speeds than others.

Your Ethernet ports provide you with access to fast Internet with a stable connection, and that's an essential connection for ...

Dual LAN ports on back of a PC's motherboard - aileenchik/Shutterstock If you've gotten your hands on a new motherboard — or even a mini PC — you might have seen that sometimes there are two Ethernet ...

The sysadmin's guide to repurposing an RJ45 port ...

While your router might seem like a single-purpose device, you can use its USB port for a variety of cool things. Here are some use cases worth exploring.

I wonder if it is safe to enable Jumbo Frames on all ports of a switch (or all switches in my LAN). For the purpose of this topic please forget routers, firewalls, or other L3 devices. I'm talking ...

If you've gotten your hands on a new motherboard — or even a mini PC — you might have seen that sometimes there are two Ethernet ports. What's the point of motherboards having more than one Ethernet ...