Expand Router Ethernet Capacity With Network Switches

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Consumer routers often have a limited number of Ethernet ports. Network switches are hardware devices that can be connected to a router to increase the number of available Ethernet ports for wired devices.

Key facts

• Consumer routers frequently have a limited number of Ethernet ports.
• Network switches are hardware devices used to expand the number of available Ethernet ports.
• Network switches are generally inexpensive and require minimal setup.
• Users can connect additional computers, game consoles, smart TVs, or other network-enabled equipment using a network switch.
• Connecting a switch involves plugging it into a router's port and then plugging devices into the switch's ports.