Can you use an old router as a network switch? Yes. We explain how to disable DHCP, configure LAN ports, and avoid potential ...

If you've upgraded to a new router, you don't have to get rid of the old one. Instead, you can turn it into an access point or Wi-Fi repeater, or even use it as a secondary network node if you've got ...

Turn your old router into an access point/extender to fix dead zones; disable DHCP and prefer Ethernet. Make it a VPN or guest router, all connected devices get encrypted or isolated automatically.

Upgrading to a faster router is always a good idea, but that doesn't mean your old router has to go to waste. There are several ways to repurpose an old router, such as turning it into a ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

If you’re serious about optimizing your internet connection, then using a network switch could take it to the next level. You might be wondering: “If my home internet works fine without a network ...

If your router is short on ports, you can add more with one of the best Ethernet switches. These are my top picks from what I’ve tested.