A modem-router combo merges two essential components of your home’s internet connectivity: the modem, which establishes your connection to the internet; and the router, which distributes that ...

Expanding your network? You need something different from a regular router.

I recently had some significant cable work done - new RG8 feed, new main house distribution, new feeds to office, etc. Cable tech said ISP (Cox) recently went DOCSIS 3.0 and my old Scientific Atlanta ...

Each month, when your Comcast bill comes due, many of you pay a monthly fee for the device that provides internet access in your homes. Rental for what’s known as the Xfinity Gateway typically runs ...

Every month, when your Comcast bill arrives, chances are there's a charge included for renting the combination modem/router you use for internet access. It's $10 a month, and that means you are ...

I switched jobs recently, and with that change came a new Dell D610 laptop. My old job supplied me with a Dell C610 laptop. Using the old laptop, I could connect to my company's VPN using the Cisco ...

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 ...

Most folks do not know the difference between a Modem and a Router, which is not surprising. These devices make up the backbone of our home broadband internet connection. They work hand-in-hand at all ...

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 ...