Everyone needs internet to stay connected, but most people rely on technicians and their more tech-savvy friends and family to set things up. While there's no shame in that, having a basic ...

Are you confused about the difference between a router and a modem? You’re not alone. Many people use these terms ...

Hi, I looked through the FAQ pinned at the top of the forum and I couldn't find the answer (or wasn't smart enough to see it anywhere in there). I have a modem/wireless router (Belgacom B-Box2) and ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. If you’ve got a mesh Wi-Fi network set up in your home, you ...

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 ...