Once you've identified your needs, it's time to take that next step: actually setting up your network. In this tutorial we'll start with a basic network: two laptops, connected by Ethernet cable to a ...

Most home Wi‑Fi problems do not come from the internet provider, they come from the way the router is configured inside the house. After years of chasing new hardware and pricey plans, I eventually ...

Small changes to your router can deliver surprisingly big gains in real-world Wi-Fi speed, often overnight, without buying ...

These settings let you tweak your network’s incoming and outgoing data ports and protect them from outsiders. But be extremely careful with these settings; your default firewall is usually enough, and ...

While the world is focused on the coronavirus, malicious hackers, cybercriminals and scammers are pushing out their own form of malware. IBM’s X-Force reports that COVID-19 related spam is up a ...

Almost all modern Wi-Fi routers are equipped with a configuration interface that you can access through a web browser and use it to set your preferences. So, if you’ve never paid much attention to ...

Like other routers, Netgear products come with options for different settings. The Netgear users' manual covers selecting the right setting for security, for connections with network computers and for ...

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 ...

A mesh router spreads your Wi-Fi network out through multiple access points in the building. It’s a great way to fix dead zones and expand Wi-Fi coverage over a much greater area. However, setting up ...

Network security is not just for IT professionals. Even home users need to keep their networks secure to prevent unauthorized people from, for example, hogging their broadband, installing malware that ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated when WPA3 began. Most of us don’t give a second thought to the router that manages our home internet. We assume it’s working ...