Update your router firmware regularly to squash bugs, close security gaps, and (potentially) expand features and ...

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...

A router is the piece of hardware in your home that makes wifi possible. Being able to change the settings on your router, and thus the security, name, and accessibility of your wifi, is essential for ...

Your internet service provider (ISP) brings the internet into your home through a modem. A router then converts that signal ...

You shouldn't have to restart any more than once per month unless specific issues crop up. If you don't want to unplug your ...

Last time I noted that, for those of us with separate routers and modems, the IP address 192.168.100.1 may provide access to the modem, through the router. In my limited testing, I found this to be ...

When setting up the internet at home, your router matters more than you might think. The right device can impact your internet speed, reliability and even your monthly costs. Many internet service ...

Struggling with weak Wi-Fi signals while enjoying time outside? While Wi-Fi routers typically only service indoor spaces, ...

I've tested everything from TVs to phones, PCs, tablets and more. A modem-router combo merges two essential components of your home’s internet connectivity: the modem, which establishes your ...