As home routers get more powerful, they get smarter features that make them easier to use and provide a better experience for ...

VPNs (virtual private networks) are a powerful tool for securing your internet connection. They protect your data by encrypting it, making it harder for hackers or even your internet service provider ...

Even fast internet slows when dozens of devices compete for bandwidth. A VLAN setup separates traffic, reduces congestion, ...

Compare mesh Wi-Fi vs traditional routers in 2026 for coverage, speed, latency, and device handling in large homes and smart ...

Your home network’s security is only as good as the configuration of your router or gateway. Leave it open or vulnerable, and you might end up with freeloaders that hog your bandwidth, at best. At ...

Proper Wi-Fi router placement is essential for blanketing your household with stable internet, reducing speed loss and ...

Your internet connection depends on multiple devices working together. Here are the details to help you troubleshoot problems and stay online. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, ...

If the Windows Network Diagnostics report displays the message The connection between your access point, router, or cable modem and the Internet is broken after you run the Internet Connections ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Modern networks are comprised of many devices. As it is essential for an IT pro and/or enthusiast to know how to differentiate a router from a switch, this quick pop quiz was put together to test ...