Position your router centrally and elevated for optimal Wi-Fi signal. Avoid placing your router near microwaves or other disruptive electronics.

When setting up the internet at home, your router matters more than you might think. The right device can impact your internet speed, reliability and even your monthly costs. Many internet service ...

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 ...

Before spending any money, it's a good idea to make sure that you get the most out of your existing router. Wi-Fi is finicky, and it doesn't take much to disrupt those wireless signals, so if your ...

To check how fast your internet is, Google "internet speed test" and click the blue "Run speed test" button.

Chances are, you have internet running through your home right now. And, if you do, then the chances are high that you have a router in your house somewhere. Despite most people having them in their ...

A router is the piece of hardware in your home that makes wifi possible. Being able to change the settings on your router, and thus the security, name, and accessibility of your wifi, is essential for ...

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