Everyone needs internet to stay connected, but most people rely on technicians and their more tech-savvy friends and family to set things up. While there's no shame in that, having a basic ...

Whether you’re upgrading or are setting up your first network, you will need to choose between a modem and router setup or a combo device. Modem-router combos, also known as gateways, offer ...

When you sign a contract with an internet provider, they'll typically send you a modem and a router in the mail. But which is which? And how are they different? A modem and a router work in tandem ...

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, ...

The modern internet can be confusing. What is even more confusing is setting up the equipment you need to get the internet to work in your home. You probably have multiple devices sitting somewhere ...

Margie Miller keeps losing her Internet connection. Is it the router, the modem, her PC, or something else? You can isolate the problem by trying different configurations. Try these tests: 1) If you ...

Generations ago, the internet spoke of an old saying that involved a man exhibiting excitement about hearing of a person’s love of an object, so he did favor, and put that something inside of ...

Jim Rossman / TNS 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?

Netgear has unveiled its newest offering in its Orbi mesh Wi-Fi router system. The lineup now includes a bundle that features the main router with a built-in cable modem and one satellite. Spotted by ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re looking to cut down on your utility bills, investing in your own internet modem and router is ...

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If the Windows Network Diagnostics report displays the message The connection between your access point, router, or cable modem and the Internet is broken after you run the Internet Connections ...