Ars Technica

Modem/Router + Wi-Fi Router?

My wife and I have an Embarq ZyXel 660 DSL Modem/Wireless-G router from CenturyLink (which used to be Embarq), but the wireless doesn't work and the Web setup page is disabled (entering the IP address ...
PC Magazine

Modem, Router, Switch, and Access Point: What's the Difference?

Connecting to the internet seems simple. You hop on your Wi-Fi, load up Facebook, and boom; you're connected! But when something goes wrong—or it's time to upgrade ...
The Star

Opinion: Do you need a newer broadband modem or a faster WiFi router?

This week, a reader writes, “I’ve had AT&T internet service for quite some time and still have the original router and modem. Should I upgrade for security and performance reasons? Should I ask AT&T ...
Ars Technica

Modem/Router Combo from ISP. Good idea?

I recently had some significant cable work done - new RG8 feed, new main house distribution, new feeds to office, etc. Cable tech said ISP (Cox) recently went DOCSIS 3.0 and my old Scientific Atlanta ...