A few weeks ago, I visited a small creative studio where everyone kept blaming the internet for slow uploads and random connection drops. They expected an expensive network overhaul, but instead tried a simple hardware upgrade. After adding a Netgear gigabit switch, shared files moved faster, devices stayed connected, and daily work felt smoother.

It raised an interesting question: in a time when everyone talks about Wi-Fi upgrades, are wired networking tools still underrated?

Would you still buy one in 2026, or would you choose something else today?