With more and more devices offering internet connectivity, running out of Ethernet ports on your router is a common frustration. A few ports aren't enough to connect your smart TV, game consoles, ...

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I have a router here at home and that's what I use to share internet access among all of the computers. I just configure the router, plug the DSL modem in it, uplink it to a switch for expandability ...

There are two kinds of mesh networks, and the one you pick matters.

The various Ethernet ports on your router can serve different purposes, depending on the model. Thankfully, it's not hard to discern what they're for.