Are you out of ethernet ports? Need to connect more stuff to your router? Then, friend, you need to get yourself a managed network switch.

A network switch adds more ports to your router. It's useful if you have a lot of wired devices in one place, or if you want to wire your home for Ethernet.

What does Ethernet switch actually mean? Find out inside PCMag's comprehensive tech and computer-related encyclopedia.

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An Ethernet switch is like a telephone operator: a signal from your Internet provider goes from the modem to your switch and the switch dispatches the signal to the appropriate device.