For most people, their cable modem and router are two separate devices, however this isn’t always the case. You can also get integrated “combo” devices, which feature a cable modem and a router in the same box. Before we go any further – a brief note: In this article, we… Continue reading
You are decluttering the electronics bin and remember that old router that you forgot to recycle. You begin to wonder… Electronics resale value falls notoriously fast and it often makes more sense to repurpose or recycle equipment versus selling. Does this old router have any use? Is there any reason… Continue reading
Did you know that your router has two IP addresses? We’ll show you how to find out what they are. Private vs Public IP Addresses Your home network (and most networks in general) consist of both private and public IP addresses. What’s the difference? Public addresses can be used on… Continue reading
Question: Does a better router improve internet speed? Answer: Sometimes. It depends. It’s complicated! Allow me to elaborate… There are at least three factors that impact someone’s perception of how fast or slow an internet connection is. To help make my point, think of your internet connection as a pipeline.… Continue reading
For those with a 75Mbps Internet connection, it is important to buy a high performance router that is able to keep up with your speedy Internet service. After all, 75Mbps is substantially faster than 46Mbps, which is the worldwide average Internet bitrate for fixed broadband as calculated by Ookla, one… Continue reading
I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say this: Finding a good Wi-Fi router is hard. I mean, there are so many different brands, models, technologies, and standards to think about, it’s enough to make your head spin. On top of that, few things are as frustrating as when… Continue reading
Wi-Fi security is paramount – without it, there are many things that someone could do on your wireless network – things that range from minor or barely noticeable all the way up to flat out illegal – and everything in between. A case for security Honestly, most people that are… Continue reading
For people with a 200Mbps connection to the internet, congratulations. That is a pretty fast connection. It is definitely not the quickest, with services from some cable and fiber to the home based providers clocking in at 1Gig or 2Gig service, but it is also much quicker than the 2017… Continue reading
Camping in an RV is a great way to relax, vacation, and see the countryside. Let’s be honest though – most of us want to stay connected to the outside world, even while we are camping. After all, people buy or rent RV’s because they want to enjoy some… Continue reading
Sadly, $150 doesn’t buy you a lot these days, but it will still get you a nice Wi-Fi Router. If you are shopping for a new router in this price range, read on. The team here at Infravio HQ has reviewed many of the top consumer-grade routers on the market… Continue reading