Slow internet? Your router might be the villain, not your provider.

If you are having difficulties accessing the Internet through your router, you may need to modify settings in the router itself. Luckily, accessing the router settings does not rely on Internet access ...

Most home Wi‑Fi problems do not come from the internet provider, they come from the way the router is configured inside the house. After years of chasing new hardware and pricey plans, I eventually ...

June 3, 2010 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Good question! For most broadband home users, a Wi-Fi net connection "works" once you plug in the cable and power ...

Almost all modern Wi-Fi routers are equipped with a configuration interface that you can access through a web browser and use it to set your preferences. So, if you’ve never paid much attention to ...

Once you’ve opened your router’s admin page, find a section called “Advanced” or “Management” to look for firmware updates. Download any updates. If there is an option in your router’s settings that ...

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Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...

May 9, 2014 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Your router is the first line of defense against hackers trying to access all the internet-connected devices in your ...