A home network today usually consists of a router — which can be provided by an Internet Service Provider — and various devices dotted around the building. The majority of consumers can be more than ...

Editors' note: This article was first published on March 26, 2013 and updated on July 1, 2016 with up-to-date information. It might seem like a daunting task to set up a new home router. But it ...

The networking specialist has launched its first professional router designed with business users in mind that completes its total networking package for partners and end customers. The offering will ...

Home networking is never as simple as merely connecting device A to device B. This guide will walk you through the jargon of setting up a home network. I’m focusing on PC networking here, but I will ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

When you use the internet, you’re likely using both a modem and a router. But what are they, and how do they work together? In short, the modem is the doorway to the internet, while the router directs ...

Around four years ago, I first wrote about the NETGEAR R4500, an N900-class (dual-band 3×3 802.11n Wi-Fi) router that ended up being a Costco-customized, firmware-constrained version of the fuller ...

Your router is perhaps the most important gadget in your home. It checks all incoming and outgoing traffic, acting as a sentry to make sure that nothing dangerous comes in and nothing sensitive goes ...

Waiting for sales is a smart move if you're in the market for a new router, and the best deals on Amazon Prime Day 2023 include some hot picks. It's an unusual category for those who aren't into the ...

Wi-Fi doesn’t always work as expected, and it’s not your only networking option. Ethernet provides the best speeds but looks ugly draped from devices and running along floorboards. That’s where ...