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This is the Ethernet section, covering many topics and issues in the current leading technology for home networking. This will include reviews of hardware, tips and recommendations, technology updates and more. Check back often. Articles "Which Switch?" -- We put together a quick article "roundup" on all of the Fast Ethernet switches we've reviewed in the past few months. We summarize features, performance and pick a homePCnetwork Editor's Choice and Best Buy. Check it out here. 4/21/00 Does Hub Matter?" -- We ran a quick test to see just how big a difference hubs can make in the speed of your home Ethernet network. And the quick answer is: NOT MUCH. You'll probably be better off buying a hub based on price and features unless, of course, you buy it as part of a kit. Click here for more. 1/16/99 Recent Reviews Hawking Dual WAN Firewall Router with 4-port Switch (FR24) -- This router includes all of the basic functions of most Internet routers, but adds a slew of other great features. We found the router to be well built with solid performance. Read the full review. 11/29/02 Belkin Desktop Network PCI Card (F5D5000) -- with good quality, fast performance, an outstanding installation manual and a great price, this Belkin card receives our Editor's Choice award. Read the full review. 05/18/02 Belkin 5-port Switch (F5D5130-5) -- with a stylish design, thorough documentation, helpful utilities and a good price, the Belkin is an excellent buy for anyone looking for a basic network switch. Read the full review. 03/03/02 Compex DynaStack 16-port 10/100Mbps Switch (DS2216) -- with some interesting, unique features, solid performance and great price, this switch from Compex earns our homePCnetwork.com Editor's Best Buy award. Read the full review. 11/16/01 Other Reviews New Media LiveWire 10/100 PCI Card -- 2/19/01 Allied Telesyn AT-FS708 8-port Switch -- 1/15/01 MotoTech 5-Port E-Switch -- 11/5/00 SMC EZ Connect 10/100 Internet Hub -- 8/29/00 SMC EZ Switch 10/100 8-port -- 3/19/00 Netgear FS308 Fast Ethernet Switch -- 3/4/00 Linksys Switched 10/100 Network in a Box -- 01/20/00 ALFA AFSO5 5-port switch -- 12/27/99 The "New" D-Link DFE-910 10/100 Network in a Box -- 11/21/99 Protec Microsystems WebBeetle -- 8/31/99 D-Link DFE-910 10/100 Network in a Box -- 8/28/99 D-Link DSH-5 Dual Speed Hub with Switch -- 4/3/99 Kingston Fast EtherRx 3-User 100Base-TX Ethernet Bundle -- 2/13/99 Accton Cheetah PCI 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Adapter -- 1/26/99 3Com OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Network Card -- 1/9/99 Netgear FA310TX 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter -- 1/6/99 Linksys EtherFast 10/100 LAN card -- 12/27/98 Netgear 100Mbps Network Starter Kit (FB 104) -- 12/19/98 Linksys Fast Ethernet Network Starter Kit -- 12/3/98 D-Link DFE-530TX 10/100 Adapter card -- 11/29/98 D-Link DFE-905 Network Kit for Small Workgroups -- 11/22/98 Novaweb 2001 Pro -- 11/02/98 Soho Basic - NIC200T Ethernet ISA Adapter for 10Base-T -- 10/22/98 SMC EZ Card 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI Card -- 10/24/98 How we test Ethernet equipment Here's a brief write-up on how we test and our test machines.
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