Everyone needs internet to stay connected, but most people rely on technicians and their more tech-savvy friends and family to set things up. While there's no shame in that, having a basic ...

Josh Hawkins has been writing about science, gaming, and tech culture for over a decade. He's a top-rated reviewer with extensive experience helping people find the best deals on tech and more.

These two devices help power your home internet connection. It helps to know how they function. Here are the details. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure ...

What’s the difference between a modem and a router? Getting the most out of your internet connection requires the right hardware, and deciding which components are right for your setup can be a little ...

When you sign a contract with an internet provider, they'll typically send you a modem and a router in the mail. But which is which? And how are they different? A modem and a router work in tandem ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A router is technically a device for directing packets of data ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. If you’ve got a mesh Wi-Fi network set up in your home, you ...

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 you implement mesh Wi-Fi, you may be able to disable the old Wi-Fi network in the cable modem settings, but Jim Rossman recommends leaving it be. Jim Rossman / TNS I’ve been helping a friend try to ...