WiFi routers are an essential part of any home networking setup, but artefacts from earlier times can clog your bandwidth and ...

The network router continues to evolve as traffic becomes greater and more varied. Here’s a roundup of our most recent coverage (with a few classics tossed in) about routers from Cisco and others, as ...

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, ...

Secure Wi-Fi with strong router security, WPA3 encryption, firmware updates, and smart settings to protect your home network ...

When setting up the internet at home, your router matters more than you might think. The right device can impact your internet speed, reliability and even your monthly costs. Many internet service ...

I need to build a mesh network that has two different routers as the hardwire routers and 2 routers as the extender routers. I have read that the google mesh network only allows one hardwired router, ...

The sale of TP-Link routers and mesh systems may soon be banned in the US. Here's why we're not pulling our TP-Link ...

With each passing year, hardware devices grow less dependent on proprietary components and more reliant on open source technologies. Network routers are among the main beneficiaries of this trend, ...

I tried simplifying the problem statement, it appears to be counter productive. So here is the full story. I have a server (A) behind NAT, in a country that blocks a lot of websites and performs DPI.

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 ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...