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 ...

What's the difference between a modem and a router? Learn how these two devices work together to connect your home to the ...

A simple router tweak can double your internet speed.

For years, my family had a bundled package with Verizon Fios that included cable, VOIP and internet. But as my family’s watching habits turned to streaming, it was rare when we turned on the cable box ...

Your router’s fastest port is probably sitting unused.

It's a familiar scenario: you bought a top-tier Wi-Fi router, yet there's still that one corner of the house where the signal is weak. Even the best routers have their limits, but the signal has to ...

If you have updated your smartphone in the past year or two, the chances are it uses the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard. This new, faster way of connecting to Wi-Fi is excellent for boosting speed and can ...

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 ...