Network Hardware Buying Guides
Plain answers for IT teams buying switches, Wi-Fi, firewalls and routers: what each one does, which model fits, and what it costs to run.
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Wireless Access Point vs Router: What’s the Difference?
A router connects your network to other networks, most importantly the internet. A wireless access point (AP) connects Wi-Fi devices to your network.
Hub vs Switch: What’s the Difference?
A hub repeats everything it receives out of every other port. A switch learns which device is on which port and sends traffic only where it's addressed.
MR36 vs MR46: Which Meraki Access Point Should You Buy?
The Meraki MR36 and MR46 are both indoor Wi-Fi 6 access points, managed from the Meraki dashboard.
Cisco Switch Buying Guide: Which Catalyst Do You Need?
Cisco's business switches come in two families. Catalyst switches run offices, campuses, schools and warehouses.
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