Router
Router vs Switch vs Access Point: What Each Box Actually Does
07/15/2026
Routers move traffic between networks, switches connect wired devices on a network, and access points provide Wi-Fi access to that network.
Modem vs Router vs Gateway Explained
07/15/2026
A modem or ONT connects to the provider network, a router connects your home network to it, and a gateway combines multiple jobs in one box.
OPNsense, pfSense, UniFi, or Consumer Router: Which Should Run Your Homelab?
06/22/2026
Use a consumer router if you need simplicity, UniFi if you want integrated routing/switching/AP management, and OPNsense or pfSense if firewall policy, VPNs, VLANs, logging, and control matter more than polish.