Adding a network switch to your setup adds more Ethernet ports to your home. This allows you to plug devices in directly to ...

I know, with how much I talk about monitoring your home network, I haven't been as fastidious with my own network. Things are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. The rise of Internet of Things gadgets has transformed our ...

Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) can be created on your router to help divide and segment smart devices from PCs or TVs.

Network Magic from Pure Networks isn’t a new product, but it’s new to me. I’ve been playing around with this home-network manager for a week or so, and I think it’s a great solution for those who are ...

Improve gaming and video calls with practical internet stability tips. Learn how to reduce lag through smart home network optimization, better Wi‑Fi, and router settings.

Your home network is a treasure trove of personal and financial information, and it’s imperative to safeguard it against cyber threats. In today’s interconnected world, where smart devices and online ...

Once confined to businesses and to the homes of hard-core geeks, networks have become increasingly common. And PCs aren’t the only things in households and small offices that require a hookup: These ...

Wireless networks are fabulous, until they aren’t. Theoretically, you can deploy an 802.11ac router and send data, audio, and high-def video zipping throughout your home without any wires. That is, ...

(1) A central system for controlling lights and appliances in the home. See home control network. (2) A home network connects computers, tablets, smartphones and smart home devices to the Internet and ...

Technology that allows consumers to connect computers and other electronic devices through existing power outlets has become a reality. A consortium of about 90 high-profile technology companies will ...