Dual Ethernet ports don't automatically provide faster speed, but they increase your networking options.

Port Query (PortQry.exe) is a command-line utility in the Windows operating system that you can use to help troubleshoot TCP/IP connectivity issues. The tool reports the port status of TCP and UDP ...

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 ...

Port forwarding is a crucial networking technique that allows you to make a computer or device on your local network accessible to the internet, bypassing the security features of your router. This is ...

Jack Wallen demonstrates how to open a port in Portmaster to allow secure shell traffic into a desktop computer. Portmaster isn’t just a cross-platform network monitor — it’s also a very powerful ...

Physical networks employ physical network ports. Modern Ethernet networks employ eight-pin RJ-45 connections for each network port. The network adapters or network interface cards (NICs) on every ...

While USB Type-C hubs are commonplace for expanding the ports on laptops and other devices, there are times when you might only need one extra port. Enter single USB-C adapters that offer up a number ...

The R86S mini PC is a compact computer designed for networking applications. For example you could use it as firewall, network-attached storage device or media server, or as a general-purpose computer ...