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 ...

Your internet service provider is only half the battle. Learn how the right modem and router can make a gigabit plan feel ...

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 ...

Jim Rossman / TNS This week, a reader writes, "I’ve had AT&T internet service for quite some time and still have the original router and modem. Should I upgrade for security and performance reasons?

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 ...

Buying your own router is an easy way to save on your internet bill. Here's what happened when I did just that.

If your internet keeps lagging, buffering or dropping out, one of the quickest fixes is restarting your router. Restarting ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re looking to cut down on your utility bills, investing in your own internet modem and router is ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. During an emergency power outage, you're probably most concerned about charging your phone and laptop or running your fridge. But if you work ...