A router's wide area network (WAN) port acts as its gateway to other networks, providing an interface for the router to send outgoing traffic over. Computers should not be connected to a router's WAN ...

The Local Area Network (LAN) and the Wide Area Network (WAN) are both types of data networks. Their main difference is in scale, with LANs intended for communication within a room or building and WANs ...

We’re in the midst of a most interesting conversation at Webtorials on the subject of “Wide Area Ethernet / VPLS – Ready for Prime Time?” This conversation features an in-depth online interview with ...

Are there any routers out there that have a 2.5gb WAN port and also 2.5gb LAN ports? I have faster than gigabit internet at my place. Wanted to take advantage of it via wire to my desktop. Thanks!

Besides thoroughly understanding Ethernet’s basic operation, you must become familiar with the new standards and capabilities now available. Undoubtedly, Ethernet has become the technology of choice ...

While every enterprise branch office requires LAN and WAN features, an inspection of the communications closet almost always reveals that separate boxes are implemented for each. Adtran is trying to ...

As regular readers may recall, Comcast is my broadband Internet (WAN) service provider. And regular readers may also recall that MoCA is one of the LAN technologies in current use in my home ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Web site Linux.com offers a few tips for taking advantage of the second Ethernet port on the back of your computer. For example, in Linux you can bond your two ports for load balancing and fault ...