I wrapped my router in foil; download dropped ~50% and ping rose ~67%, so the signal was partially blocked. Upload barely changed; upload speed seemed ISP-limited, not much affected by the foil. My ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Joel Santo Domingo Joel Santo Domingo is a writer focused on networking and ...

Changing your DNS settings is often touted as a way to speed up your internet browsing. But I was skeptical about how much of a difference a simple DNS server change could actually influence my ...

Over the course of 2015, I noticed a trend. Rather than replacing routers when they literally stopped working, I increasingly needed to act earlier—swapping in new gear because an old router could no ...

I began this review the Vigor 2200 DSL/Cable Router in the same way that I begin every review: by going to the manufacturer’s Web site to get some basic information about the product. It left me a ...

Even if you're paying for the fastest speeds possible, you may still find yourself struggling with slow internet from time to time. At least I did. I have a fiber-to-the-home internet service with ...

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