The Modem has a MAC address that it presents to the cable service provider and the provider typically uses that MAC address to 'authenticate' the modem and then presents it with an IP address ...

I just got a Zyxel Modem from Century Link and 5 usable Static IPs in a block of 8. I configured the modem for "transparent bridging" and configured the PPOE credentials on a DD-WRT router and now it ...

An IP address is a unique identifier for a specific device on your network. Your router assigns them to these devices using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). As you connect new devices to ...

Typically, an Internet connection is created using a dynamic IP address. This means that when your computer connects to the Internet, it uses one of any number of IP addresses, so that each time you ...

Configuring TCP/IP settings in Windows is a fundamental skill for anyone looking to troubleshoot network issues. It could come in handy when you are trying to set up a home server or want more control ...