Back in the day, when Wi-Fi routers weren't as popular, you would find most people using RJ45 Ethernet cables to connect their computers to the internet. Even now, lots of users default to a wired ...

You want to connect your work computer via wired LAN, but all the ports on your router are taken. In such cases, a "switching hub" to increase the number of LAN ports is a candidate.Before buying, you ...

If you've gotten your hands on a new motherboard — or even a mini PC — you might have seen that sometimes there are two Ethernet ports. What's the point of motherboards having more than one Ethernet ...

Many of us think of Ethernet ports as a way to connect the computer to the internet. While that's the primary use, it's not the only one. You could use the Ethernet port on your PC to provide internet ...

Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him ...

The various Ethernet ports on your router can serve different purposes, depending on the model. Thankfully, it's not hard to discern what they're for.