Many administrators forget—or don't even realize—that they can configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on Cisco IOS routers and switches. David Davis discusses the pros and cons ...

I'm looking to have Router-On-A-Stick configuration where the Router VM is running inside ESXi while the switch is physical. All VLAN configurations will be on the physical switch.

How to Make a Linksys Router a Switch. Switches and routers are both basic, common components found in local area networks. On a simple level, routers are advanced switches that communicate ...

How to Configure a D-Link Switch for a Static IP Address. When a network router doesn't have enough network ports to connect all the necessary devices, a switch can be used to add additional ports.

It is possible to have ports in a switch configuration though (at least with the 5-port version). You would plug your switch into one of the ports and connect everything to the switch.

Most Mesh Routers Have One or Two Ethernet Ports Like many people, I've made the jump to a mesh network in my home. Unlike a traditional router setup where you have one device that connects all ...