Have Charter Spectrum Internet service at your home or business and looking to pair it with the best router? Have no fear – we are going to break down the best routers available so you can make an informed decision and get the best “bang for your buck”. About Charter… 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
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
The best channel for your wireless router is the one that has the least amount of interference on it. Strictly speaking, all channels are the same. Lower channels don’t have more bandwidth than higher channels or vise-versa. In other words, if you were all alone on a desert island and… Continue reading
What is HughesNet? HughesNet Internet service is a type of broadband that uses a satellite network to deliver Internet service to its’ subscribers. There are many pros and cons to this service, with the main ‘pro’ being that the service is available anywhere in the continental United States and Alaska (as… Continue reading
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 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
One of the best ways to improve your Wi-Fi’s coverage, speed (throughput), and reliability, is to add a wireless access point (AP) to your home network. What is a wireless access point anyway? Simply put, a wireless access point is a device that connects to your wired network and makes… 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
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