Mediacom routers use DHCP -- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol -- to automatically configure every network device connected to them for always-on connections. DHCP is used to assign an internal IP ...

Windows comes pre-configured for Internet access via Ethernet. If your computer includes an Ethernet adapter as many do, connecting your computer to the Internet is as simple as connecting a cable.

Don’t toss your router just yet. Here are simple steps for using it to improve the Wi-Fi signal of your new equipment. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...

Your internet connection depends on multiple devices working together. Here are the details to help you troubleshoot problems and stay online. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, ...

802.11: the name of the IEEE engineering trade group’s working group for wireless local area networks (WLANs). WLANs began in earnest with 802.11b in 1999 (802.11a came out at the same time, but had ...

“Why is my canon printer not connecting to my wireless router? Since last night my Canon printer won’t connect to my Wi-Fi network. I’ve tried everything to get this working, but I still see that my ...

You can connect a wireless mouse using Bluetooth on a Mac or PC in a few simple steps. A wireless mouse can be a helpful alternative to the trackpad on your laptop or a wired USB mouse. In some cases ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link If you want to kick back on the couch and type on your Mac from across the room, or if you just want to use a new keyboard, it's easy to connect a ...

If you purchase a new smart device, you’ll need to connect it to your Wi-Fi network. This guide provides instructions on how to connect Alexa-enabled devices to Wi-Fi or switch your device to a ...