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 ...

There are some drawbacks I've noticed when using my phone as a mobile hotspot, especially under heavier workloads.

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 ...

Want to protect every device in your home using a VPN? Learn the advantages of using a VPN on your router and how to set up a VPN on a router. Tired of connecting each device in your home to a VPN ...

The little TL-WR1502X is small enough to go anywhere and can even be run from a power bank. The router can tether to a smartphone using USB so you can set up a Wi-Fi 6 network almost anywhere. TP-Link ...

I always only relied on Mac Address filtering for home network security based on my theory that anyone that could spoof a Mac address could also sit outside for a few hours and packet sniff and crack ...

Setting up a router VPN takes a bit of effort but it's well worth it. We explain how to install a VPN on your router, what the advantages are, and how to choose the right provider for the job. If ...

Did you know that home network devices see an average of 10 attacks during the span of 24 hours? As our homes are increasingly connected to the internet, every new device opens another gateway for ...

A VPN-enabled router can provide online privacy for any device connected to it. But not all router models allow it. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...

While using a free router from your ISP isn't a bad thing, there's a pretty good chance you're losing out on performance and features. And although it used to be fairly costly to upgrade or buy ...

90+% of Cisco Router administrators are CLI jockeys, myself included. However, there are several GUI tools that can help you manage and secure your Cisco routers very quickly. The one I want to focus ...

I am trying to connect two computers to DSL through a 4-port Router (SOHO Router Solution) mine is connected through a long cable to the router the other through a short one. The modem then connects ...