How to Configure a D-Link Switch for a Static IP Address. When a network router doesn't have enough network ports to connect all the necessary devices, a switch can be used to add additional ports.

Many administrators forget—or don't even realize—that they can configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on Cisco IOS routers and switches. David Davis discusses the pros and cons ...

Once you're ready to make the jump to a more sophisticated switch, what do you need to know? Let's answer some of the most frequently asked questions and explore the basic configuration of Cisco ...

I’ve given a few tips for ways to configure your router, and a reader asked how to log into a specific model. If you act as your own IT department, that basic step may be the only thing keeping ...

Looking to update your wireless network for better performance or security? Follow these simple steps for configuring your router and wireless network the right way.

Apple's published advice about the best settings for a router. Follow our tips for the most secure settings. Plus: how to access your router software ...

Configuring your wireless router to ensure WPA2 is enabled & used for security reasons is a good thing. We explain how to get it done.

I need some help with my network setup at home. We have 2 wireless routers. One's a Belkin draft-N box and the other is a WRT54GL with DD-WRT on it. They currently have separate SSIDs and they're ...

When you use your computer on your home or office network, there's a lot happening in the background. Here's the difference between a switch and a router and how they work together.