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Network switch with ethernet cables, one running to a ceiling security camera powered over ethernet

What Is PoE? Power over Ethernet Explained for Small Business

Buying Guide
One cable for power and data. How PoE works, which devices it runs, the difference between PoE, PoE+, and PoE++, and how to size a switch's power budget.
Illustration of three ascending Wi-Fi signal tiers representing Wi-Fi 6, 6E and 7

Wi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7: Which Does Your Business Need?

Buying Guide
Three Wi-Fi generations are on the market at once. Here's what 6, 6E, and 7 actually change, who benefits, and the one rule that decides whether an upgrade is worth it.
Small business network topology diagram showing firewall, router, switch and connected office devices

Router vs Switch vs Firewall: What Your Small Business Actually Needs

Buying Guide
Routers, switches, and firewalls each do one job — and most small business networks need all three. Here's what each device does, when you can skip one, and how to size your setup.