A gateway pulls double duty, but a modem and router combo can give you a lot more flexibility and power.

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 ...

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 ...

As an enthusiastic follower of the tech and gaming industries, Asad has over five years of experience writing about anything and everything to do with tech and gaming. A burning passion for both ...

The Ethernet ports on the back of your router might seem interchangeable. On some routers they are, but others feature a mix of ports with different jobs and maximum speeds. One may connect the router ...

Samuel has spent years writing about mobile carriers and their networks following a stint working as a technician in a carrier phone store. Whether it's helping people avoid 36-month payment plans, or ...

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 ...

In the previous part of this series, I installed OpenWRT on an x86 PC—in my case, a Zimaboard (prices are crazy right now: $376 for the Zimaboard 2 on Amazon). However, before the new open-source ...

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