Your modem and router are the dynamic duo you need to get online, so long as you don't mistake one for the other.

Huawei Technologies and Sony Ericsson have launched wireless modems for High-Speed Packet Access networks that try to be more than just modems. Huawei’s E180 and the MD400 and MD400g from Sony ...

Many people only think about their router when Wi-Fi fails. But knowing when to give yours a fresh start could make a ...

You're settling for the bare minimum.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s not just uber-fast internet that’s crucial for gaming—you need a reliable, solid internet connection ...

Place centrally in the home for maximum reach. Elevate on tall furniture (signals radiate outward and downward). Keep your ...

Connect the modem to a wall outlet with a coax cable and plug the modem into an electrical outlet. Connect devices to the modem wirelessly, or with an ethernet cable to a LAN outlet on the modem. When ...

After my recent misadventures setting up an OpenWrt installation on a scruffy e-waste-level x86 PC, quite a few people chimed in with feedback, criticism and friendly hostility regarding things ...

Cybersecurity experts say outdated router security protocols might be exposing your entire home network. Here's what to do.

Buying your own internet modem is not just a great way to avoid paying rental fees from your ISP—choosing a better model than what your cable company offers lets you unlock better internet and network ...