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

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 ...

Connect the modem to a wall outlet with a coax cable and plug the modem into an electrical outlet. Connect devices to the modem wirelessly, or with an ethernet cable to a LAN outlet on the modem. When ...

Setting up your internet doesn't need to be a headache. It's a relatively simple process. Before you do anything, research and see which internet providers are available in your area -- some providers ...

I've been connecting an upstairs computer to the Internet via a Dell Truemobile Wireless router and a Belkin USB adapter. I would periodically lose the connection so I ran some cat5 cable under the ...

Stay online during a power outage by using a mobile hotspot or by connecting your modem and router to a backup power source. Rest assured, it’s possible to stay online during a power outage. Whether ...

If you remember the screech of a dial-up modem, you know downloads could take forever, but are you aware how long did a 100MB ...

Having trouble connecting to Wi-Fi on your laptop? It might be frustrating when you see “no connection” or “connection is interrupted” on your screens. We are highly dependent on the internet and ...

One of the cardinal rules of computer support is, "If it's not working, reboot it." I wrote about this last year, but judging from the questions I've received recently, it's worth revisiting. If you ...

Internet disconnects every few minutesThe other day, I experienced an issue where my home cable TV internet connection would ...