If multiple devices benefit from a wired internet connection, a router can help The most important effect of using a router is that it allows you to connect multiple devices to the internet ...
When you first set up up your router and connect it to the internet, it gets the addresses of your ISP's DNS servers and automatically starts using them. If you aren't aware of DNS and the role it ...
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 ...
The USB port on many routers can turn them into a personal cloud or media hub, but using it safely requires understanding the ...
A VPN-enabled router can provide online privacy for any device connected to it. But not all router models allow it. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...
I always only relied on Mac Address filtering for home network security based on my theory that anyone that could spoof a Mac address could also sit outside for a few hours and packet sniff and crack ...
Your router's USB port is convenient, but its unreliability makes it susceptible to a potential security risk.
90+% of Cisco Router administrators are CLI jockeys, myself included. However, there are several GUI tools that can help you manage and secure your Cisco routers very quickly. The one I want to focus ...
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 ...
The little TL-WR1502X is small enough to go anywhere and can even be run from a power bank. The router can tether to a smartphone using USB so you can set up a Wi-Fi 6 network almost anywhere. TP-Link ...
For some reason, websites like to load only about half the time. Often, the first time I click a link, I get a 'server not found' message in firefox. Then I try a few more times and it loads just fine ...