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
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
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
Accessing your Netgear router’s web interface The process for accessing a Netgear router’s configuration screen is actually a little bit easier than most other home router brands. This is because Netgear uses the routerlogin.com (or routerlogin.net) URL to redirect you to the Netgear router on your own network. That way,… 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
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
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
Looking for a good wireless router to go with your high speed Internet connection but live in a house or apartment made of brick or concrete? Look no further – let’s discuss the best router for brick or concrete walls. What is the best router for brick walls? Here are… 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
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