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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. If you’ve got a mesh Wi-Fi network set up in your home, you ...

You can connect a DSL modem to a D-Link router by using an Ethernet cable and then entering your DSL username and password. Most DSL modems have a built-in router ...

You likely know that you need these two items to get access to the Internet, but might not know why. Here's a quick explanation of what they do. aquatarkus/Shutterstock Not since peanut butter and ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Connecting to the internet seems simple. You hop on your Wi ...

Every month, when your Comcast bill arrives, chances are there's a charge included for renting the combination modem/router you use for internet access. It's $10 a month, and that means you are ...

New cable modem from Toshiba, the PCX5000, that has a built-in router and wireless access point. Makes perfect sense, and certainly a lot simpler than my current setup of a wireless access point ...

The two major components in a small computer network are a modem and wireless router. The modem is wired to the Internet via the cable company's coaxial cable, the telephone company's DSL phone line, ...