Last time I noted that, for those of us with separate routers and modems, the IP address 192.168.100.1 may provide access to the modem, through the router. In my limited testing, I found this to be ...

Every month, when your Comcast bill arrives, chances are there's a charge included for renting the combination modem/router you use for internet access. It's $10 a month, and that means you are ...

Don't be intimidated by your home networking hardware. Internet access is important for everyone to stay connected. But most people rely on technicians and their more tech-savvy friends and family to ...

Each month, when your Comcast bill comes due, many of you pay a monthly fee for the device that provides internet access in your homes. Rental for what’s known as the Xfinity Gateway typically runs ...

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 ...

A computer screen showing a video call. - Seb_ra/Getty Images Every home is connected nowadays, which requires having access to the internet. This is through an Internet Service Provider (ISP), along ...

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 ...

A router is your gateway to the wider world, allowing you to instantly connect your desktop computer, laptop, and mobile devices to the internet. Given how much our daily lives revolve around the use ...

"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 ...

Every home is connected nowadays, which requires having access to the internet. This is through an Internet Service Provider (ISP), along with a subscription plan that unlocks monthly access. You can ...