Pretty much the first thing anyone does when they start having problems with their internet connection, is reboot their router. After all, rebooting your router usually fixes the problem – but why? Why power cycle? What is it about a reset (power cycle) that fixes problems? Well, there are several… 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
FiOS service from Frontier Communications is a high-speed internet service brought into your home via fiber optic cabling. If you are luckly enough to live in an area where FiOS is available, congratulations. Fiber-based internet service such as FiOS is far superior to the other broadband technologies most Americans’ get… Continue reading
The need for speed If you are part of the small percentage of Americans that are lucky enough to live in a Google Fiber coverage area, you may be wondering, what is the best router to buy for use with your new Google Fiber service? After all, if you are… Continue reading
Are you looking to have Wi-Fi in your home, but you don’t have a router? This may sound strange, but it is possible using the mobile hotspot feature on your computer. Many of the newer and more popular computer operating systems support this feature (for free). Not the mobile hotspot… Continue reading
Have you ever been away from home and needed to access something on your home computer or router? It sounds convenient, right? It sure would be easier than driving/flying back to your home, or asking a friend or family member to go to your house to retrieve what you’re looking… Continue reading
Looking for the best router for 100Mbps Internet? If you have a 100Mbps internet connection, you are ahead of most people in terms of broadband speed. True, there are some services that go much faster (usually up to 1 Gigabit per second, which is 10 times the speed of 100Mpbs).… Continue reading
A broken router is no fun! After all, everything on your network depends on it – streaming, gaming, schoolwork, and real work all get impacted equally when your router stops working. Here are some steps to take (ordered from simple to advanced) to determine if your router is bad. Start Simple: Why… 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
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