The internet’s been running on IPv4 for decades, but we’ve finally hit a wall – there just aren’t enough addresses to go around. IPv6 is the solution designed to handle the internet’s rapid expansion ...

Linksys routers are designed to enable multiple devices to connect to the Internet at one time, but they often offer additional features as well. Some routers include a built-in firewall that protects ...

Using a VLAN -- or Virtual Local Area Network -- to segregate the traffic on your router provides added security and performance for devices connected to your LAN. While a LAN is determined by the ...

The broadband revolution is here, and thus the bit of hardware we call the router is gaining in popularity. The word conjures up images of people with computer science degrees attempting to solve ...

Among the many firewalls available in the security market are router firewalls. Unlike the software firewall, the router firewall attempts and blocks incoming query requests at the server level ...

Knowing how to install and configure a router in the best way never hurts. Therefore, here we give you step by step instructions on how to properly connect your router, change Internet and Wi-Fi ...

Have you ever found that, despite having a good Internet service provider, the coverage of your home network shared with a warehouse was not good enough? We’ll show you how to set up your router so ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...