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 ...

If multiple devices benefit from a wired internet connection, a router can help The most important effect of using a router is that it allows you to connect multiple devices to the internet ...

So I live across from my sister and she has wifi which i'm using. We are about 40-50 feet apart (from her router to my laptop and ps3). Connection is great when we're using our computers but the PS3 ...

Older Wi-Fi routers may have speed limitations, but the more important factor affecting internet speeds is what band your ...

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Using a VPN on a router has its advantages, but you probably want to just stick with a VPN app in most cases. Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks. He's ...

A standard router is often less hassle to set up than a mesh network. For something that "just works," a typical router might be the best option. Set it up once, make sure updates are automatically ...

A few weeks ago, Ubiquiti unveiled the UniFi Dream Machine, an all-in-one networking device that for $299 combines a router, a switch with four Ethernet ports and a Wi-Fi access point. It has what ...

One option that’s easy to overlook is remote management of the router. This allows you (or anyone with your credentials) to ...

If you insist on using your router's USB port, there are two important precautions to follow. First, only use it for non-critical files. Don't share or transfer anything sensitive through the port.