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Why do some PCs have two Ethernet ports?

Your PC probably doesn’t need both ports, but workstations and servers can put them to work. The two Ethernet ports on some PCs aren't a matter of aesthetics or a simple selling point.

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Your PC probably doesn’t need both ports, but workstations and servers can put them to work. The two Ethernet ports on some PCs aren't a matter of aesthetics or a simple selling point. Their primary purpose is to provide the computer with more networking options, like backup connections or separate networks.

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