When it comes to getting devices online, Wi-Fi is the gold standard. Millions of people use their laptops, TVs, gaming consoles, and smartphones with the wireless technology – and routers are the ...

Firmware is the software embedded in your router. Its firmware helps the router figure out how to carry on different tasks. To update it, you have to flash the updated software in the router. We’ll ...

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When any smartphone comes within range of your Wi-Fi router, it reports your details to a giant database that helps fine-tune GPS positioning. Rather not participate? We can help. When the IBM PC was ...

If you’re constantly struggling with dropped Wi-Fi connections or are dealing with pesky buffering when you’re streaming online videos due to slow Internet speeds, you’re not alone. According to a ...

I bought a router called D-link DIR-601 to extend my wifi. It's plugged into another router (which is in turn plugged into the oldest piece of electronics in my house - 2WIRE C1000 DSL modem, which ...

First off, what is a guest Wi-Fi network? According to MidSouth Fiber Internet, this is a connection that creates a separate access point within your router, allowing your guests to connect to another ...

It’s not exactly a straightforward process, but the payoff is worth it. Here's how to achieve seamless whole-home VPN protection. I’ve been writing about technology since 2012, focusing on privacy.

Businesses can secure their wireless networks using Wi-Fi protected access and WPA2, which are wireless security protocols that encrypt data sent through your router. TKIP and AES encrypt and decrypt ...

Log in to Your Router Settings The first step in blocking people from Wi-Fi is to access your router’s settings. Open a web ...

Mesh networking is gaining in popularity. Buying a kit with a few nodes can spread out fast Wi-Fi across a relatively large area, plus they are easy to set up and maintain, most requiring nothing more ...