In the computer networking world, the three most ubiquitous pieces of equipment are modems, routers, and switches. These are used everywhere from the datacenter hosting Google to the internet ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every home is connected nowadays, which requires having access to the internet. This is through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) ...

I am confused as to exactly how something like this works. It is called a "Wi-Fi Router". Does that mean if I connect this thing into my current router, then there is a double NAT situation? I don't ...

QUESTION: I have several computers at home and cable modem high-speed Internet service. At the moment, I run the cable modem into a standard wired router for my main home network, which works fine. I ...

Topic: enhancing a wired network (wired router/switch combo) with (optionally) a Wireless accesspoint/router/switch (e.g. Airport) and a print server: which setup?<br ...

Before installing your new modem, you need to disconnect your old modem from your cable wall outlet and computer first. Connect the modem power cord into an electrical outlet. Connect the other end to ...

KK discusses the for and against arguments for switching off the wifi modem router before we go to bed at night.