One type of electronic device to especially avoid is the microwave, which emits a strong signal in the 2.4GHz band, the same wireless band your router operates in. Be careful not to stick your router ...

Your router is responsible for sending Wi-Fi signals to your phone, laptop, smart TV, security cameras and more. It has a big job. Sometimes it’s the reason your internet connection is spotty, but not ...

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One option that’s easy to overlook is remote management of the router. This allows you (or anyone with your credentials) to ...

Q: I have a problem with webcam monitoring of my residence because I normally have to reboot my wireless router about once or twice a month. Is there a way to do this remotely? A: As most everyone has ...

It's a familiar scenario: you bought a top-tier Wi-Fi router, yet there's still that one corner of the house where the signal is weak. Even the best routers have their limits, but the signal has to ...

A slow internet connection can turn the simplest tasks, like checking email or browsing the web, into a frustrating ordeal. But before you call your internet service provider to upgrade plans or ...

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Buying your own router is an easy way to save on your internet bill. Here's what happened when I did just that. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving.

Sure you have one. Everyone nowadays has at least one wireless router at home, be it Linksys, NetGear, D-Link, or Buffalo. With new wireless products being released nearly every month, I am willing to ...

I've got a Motorola WR850GP that has been plugging along for a few years running DD-WRT without so much as a hiccup. This morning I went to use my laptop and discovered the network isn't showing up.