I recently had some significant cable work done - new RG8 feed, new main house distribution, new feeds to office, etc. Cable tech said ISP (Cox) recently went DOCSIS 3.0 and my old Scientific Atlanta ...

Whether you’re upgrading or are setting up your first network, you will need to choose between a modem and router setup or a combo device. Modem-router combos, also known as gateways, offer ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re looking to cut down on your utility bills, investing in your own internet modem and router is ...

Every home is connected nowadays, which requires having access to the internet. This is through an Internet Service Provider (ISP), along with a subscription plan that unlocks monthly access. You can ...

Most folks do not know the difference between a Modem and a Router, which is not surprising. These devices make up the backbone of our home broadband internet connection. They work hand-in-hand at all ...

Yes, you can buy your own cable modem, and you might want to, given the excellent throughput and dead-simple setup of the Netgear C3000 WiFi Cable Modem Router. Router only supports up to 300Mbps ...

When you sign up for a new internet plan, the provider is all too happy to bundle in their own router under the pretext of a gateway or a modem-router combination. However, it would be foolhardy to ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. As of December 20, 2020, Internet Service Providers (ISPs ...

Last time I noted that, for those of us with separate routers and modems, the IP address 192.168.100.1 may provide access to the modem, through the router. In my limited testing, I found this to be ...

You likely know that you need these two items to get access to the Internet, but might not know why. Here's a quick explanation of what they do. aquatarkus/Shutterstock Not since peanut butter and ...