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Smart Switch How to - Part 3: Bandwidth Control Print E-mail
Tim Higgins   
June 26, 2009
Smart Switch How to - Part 3: Bandwidth ControlIn our last of the series, we show how a smart switch can both limit and expand bandwidth use in your network.

Tags: How To, Smart Switch,

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Smart Switch How to - Part 2: Security Print E-mail
Tim Higgins   
June 23, 2009
Smart Switch How to - Part 2: SecurityPart 2 of our short series shows how to use a smart switch to enhance LAN security.

Tags: How To, Smart Switch,

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Smart Switch How To - Part 1: What A Managed Switch Can Do For Your Small Network Print E-mail
Tim Higgins   
June 15, 2009
Fun With Smart Switches: What A Managed Switch Can Do For Your Small Network - Part 1Part 1 of our series shows how basic managed switch features can benefit even small home LANs.

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How To Use a Router To Add Network Ports Print E-mail
Doug Reid   
February 18, 2009
How To Use a Router To Add Network PortsThere are two ways to put an old router back to work if you need more LAN ports.

Tags: How To, router, Switch,

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Gigabit Ethernet NeedTo Know - 2008 Print E-mail
Tim Higgins   
August 19, 2008
Gigabit Ethernet NeedTo Know - 2008More people are making the move to gigabit LANs. Our updated tutorial will help you decide whether it's time for you to make the move, too.

Tags: gigabit, LAN, Tutorial,

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Routers vs. Firewalls Print E-mail
Brandon Hogue   
March 07, 2008

If you're trying to decide whether a more expensive "firewall" will keep you safer than an off-the-shelf router, this article can help.

Tags: firewalls, Routers,

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How To Choose the Right Router for You Print E-mail
Tim Higgins   
February 20, 2008
How To Choose the Right Router for YouCheck this How To for tips on buying a router that meets your needs.

Tags: How To, router,

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Hardware Router Need To Know 2006 Print E-mail
Tim Higgins   
May 15, 2006
Everyone with a high-speed Internet connection needs a router. So why not learn how to choose the one that best meets your needs? We've updated and expanded our classic Hardware Router Need To Know to help you do just that!

Tags: router, Tutorial,

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Homegrown Networks Print E-mail
Tim Higgins   
March 16, 2006
Readers share their stories about building their own home networks. We look at three systems, one of which takes an especially unique approach to component integration.

Tags: How To, LAN, LAN Wiring,

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How To: Diary of a New Home Network - Part 3 Print E-mail
Tim Higgins   
February 16, 2006
In this final installment, Tim Higgins makes a bonehead move during cable termination and shares lessons learned from the whole escapade.

Tags: Design, DIY, Home Network, How To, wiring,

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