Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A router is technically a device for directing packets of data ...

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 ...

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 ...

Everyone wants reliable and fast internet, and a good router can help, but how do you choose a router? The trick is to work out how the complicated mess of standards, confusing acronyms, and ...

The thing about routers is that they're mostly a set-and-forget type of device. Once you finish configuring your Wi-Fi and basic settings, you typically won't be touching the router again — unless, of ...

Your old router could be behind your slow Wi-Fi. Here's what you can do to speed things back up. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover ...