In networking, an Ethernet bridge is a router that has been configured to connect directly to the main network router as a way to extend the network's range or to separate the network into smaller sub ...

When you set up multiple routers on a network, designate the router that connects to the Internet as the gateway and the other routers as routers. Configure the gateway with a WAN and LAN address, ...

Adding a network switch to your setup adds more Ethernet ports to your home. This allows you to plug devices in directly to ...

When setting up the internet at home, your router matters more than you might think. The right device can impact your internet speed, reliability and even your monthly costs. Many internet service ...

Continuing AppleInsider's quest to find the perfect mesh networking hardware, this week we take a closer look at Linksys' entry, a three-tower setup named Velop. The point of mesh networking is to ...

A mesh router spreads your Wi-Fi network out through multiple access points in the building. It’s a great way to fix dead zones and expand Wi-Fi coverage over a much greater area. However, setting up ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Starlink is a name that has become synonymous with internet access in even the remotest of places. However, some of the hardware supplied with ...

Shaw reviews Cisco’s Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router EA4500. The scoop: Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router EA4500, by Cisco, about $200. What is it? The latest series of home network wireless routers from Cisco’s ...

I need some help with my network setup at home. We have 2 wireless routers. One's a Belkin draft-N box and the other is a WRT54GL with DD-WRT on it. They currently have separate SSIDs and they're both ...

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