Switch · 21. December 2017

For networking builders, network switch is an essential component in their networking building plan. In a network deployment, switch channels incoming data from any of multiple input ports to the specific output port that will take the data toward its intended destination. Besides, to achieve high performance level, there are different types of switches in networking. This article will introduce different types of switches in networking to help you choose a suitable one for your networking.

Switch · 06. December 2017

When it comes to network switch, we usually ask about the port type on the switch and the number of port, such as twenty-four 10/100/1000 Mbps ports and four SFP+ ports. If you have used managed switch in your network deployment, you must have heard about uplink port or normal port. How much do you know about them? Is there any difference between them? This article will guide you to learn about uplink port vs. normal port on switch.

02. October 2017

With the development of communication technology, different communication products are available on the market. Among them, there are some products popular with home network deployment, such as IP phone, wireless access point and IP camera. Recently, PoE technology is highly recommend for home network application. It is an IEEE standard for simultaneously transmitting data and low-voltage power throughout a network using a single Ethernet cable. This article will introduce the application of...

28. September 2017

In Ethernet network deployment, there are three components which are similar in shape—hub, switch and router. All of them are small plastic or metal box-shaped electronic devices. However, they play different roles in the network. This article will guide you to have a closer look at hub, switch and router.