Network switches come in two different flavors: managed, where you have some interface to configure and monitor the equipment, and unmanaged where the device just does what it is supposed to do ...

Assembly language programs that have been assembled into machine language and C/C++ programs compiled into machine language for a particular platform are examples of unmanaged code. Contrast with ...

If you're looking to make upgrades to your home network without breaking the bank, an unmanaged switch might be a good idea.