Ethernet cables come in two types: straight through and crossover. Crossover cables flip the transmit and receive wire pairs from one end to the next, so that the transmissions channel on one end ...

An Ethernet cable lets you physically connect your computer to the internet. Ethernet connections are almost always faster than WiFi connections and are usually more stable. You'll need to connect one ...

I use a simple unmanaged switch to expand my wired Ethernet access without complicating my home network.

Using a computer in your business usually requires that you connect it to a network. For connection to a wired network, you'll need a free Ethernet port on your computer. If one is unavailable, a USB ...

Some (many?) HDMI cables can also carry Ethernet over HDMI. The main use seems to be to provide internet connection to a smart TV from a cable modem box. Currently I have an ethernet-USB adaptor ...

So, we have some testing labs and some equipment in those labs that can connect to a PC with a direct network connection - no router or switch, just a loopback cable to the device. Device is ...

Use the suggestions if your Windows 11/10 computer freezes when an ethernet cable is plugged in. If your computer has more than one ethernet port, connect the ethernet cable to another port and see if ...

I would like to connect two LANs from one PC. The first network will be used for application software and the second for Internet and e-mail. The application network is owned by another company and ...