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Routers and network switches aren't the same hardware—depending on your setup, you may need both.

I recently hopped off Comcast and switched back to Centurylink (Qwest). Back in 2004 I was also on Qwest and used their provided router at the time (Actiontec) and it had an issue where it wouldn't ...

If you take a look at your wireless router , you may see the abbreviations LAN and WAN, which are often next to some of the ports on the device. LAN stands for local area network, and WAN stands for ...

Are there any routers out there that have a 2.5gb WAN port and also 2.5gb LAN ports? I have faster than gigabit internet at my place. Wanted to take advantage of it via wire to my desktop. Thanks!

OpenWrt is an open source, Linux-based operating system designed for routers and other wireless devices. It’s been around for more than two decades and for most of that time it’s been offered ...

An all-in-one networking solution. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. It is not uncommon for ISPs to offer cable modems with ...

$299.99 each for the router and LAN switch to optimize connection speeds, reduce lag, and protect your IP address $299.99 each for the router and LAN switch to optimize connection speeds, reduce lag, ...

Netgear announces the availability of two cable modem-Wi-Fi router combo devices for home users, the C3700 and the C3000, both support DOCSIS 3.0, 802.11n and Gigabit Ethernet. Dong Ngo Former SF Labs ...

When you use the internet, you’re likely using both a modem and a router. But what are they, and how do they work together? In short, the modem is the doorway to the internet, while the router directs ...

For years, my family had a bundled package with Verizon Fios that included cable, VOIP and internet. But as my family’s watching habits turned to streaming, it was rare when we turned on the cable box ...