A router's wide area network (WAN) port acts as its gateway to other networks, providing an interface for the router to send outgoing traffic over. Computers should not be connected to a router's WAN ...

Are there any routers out there that have a 2.5gb WAN port and also 2.5gb LAN ports? I have faster than gigabit internet at my place. Wanted to take advantage of it via wire to my desktop. Thanks!

We’re in the midst of a most interesting conversation at Webtorials on the subject of “Wide Area Ethernet / VPLS – Ready for Prime Time?” This conversation features an in-depth online interview with ...

Granted this thread is pretty old, but I read through this entire thread and I'm simply amazed that no one even mentioned bridging. To those of you who suggested that a router can be effective only ...

Besides thoroughly understanding Ethernet’s basic operation, you must become familiar with the new standards and capabilities now available. Undoubtedly, Ethernet has become the technology of choice ...

The emergence of 10G Ethernet network interface cards gives network professionals a new tool for getting more bandwidth to servers, but industry observers say some users might find better value for ...