Switches connect network segments, providing full-duplex communication, valuable network performance data and efficient use of network bandwidth.

One of the best ways to extend your wired network at home is to pick up a network switch. To keep it simple, a switch is like a hub.

How to Monitor an Ethernet Switch. You may need to monitor, or mirror, a port on an Ethernet switch to debug a data protocol, check for inappropriate use of your network or resolve a security breach.