Since the Switch dock lacks an Ethernet port, you’ll need a USB-to-Ethernet adapter (Hori is selling a fancy, Nintendo-approved Switch-licensed one for $29.99, but really any adapter should do).

Ethernet switches’ and ethernet splitters’ names and functions are similar. However, they perform two different tasks with dramatically different results.

Ethernet switches’ and ethernet splitters’ names and functions are similar. However, they perform two different tasks with dramatically different results.

A network switch adds more ports to your router. It's useful if you have a lot of wired devices in one place, or if you want to wire your home for Ethernet.

Ethernet switches’ and ethernet splitters’ names and functions are similar. However, they perform two different tasks with dramatically different results.

Ethernet switches’ and ethernet splitters’ names and functions are similar. However, they perform two different tasks with dramatically different results.

Backbone: You create a network backbone by tying very high-capacity, high-performance switches together to carry network traffic into, out of, and across your industrial area. Select those switches ...

Ethernet switches’ and ethernet splitters’ names and functions are similar. However, they perform two different tasks with dramatically different results.

Ethernet switches’ and ethernet splitters’ names and functions are similar. However, they perform two different tasks with dramatically different results.