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 ...

When you get a new router, it may be tempting to just plug it in, get online as quickly as possible and move on with your life. However, your router is responsible for directing nearly 100% of all ...

If you've ever poked around your router settings, you might have come across something called "Bridge Mode." It sounds technical (and, well, it is), but the concept is actually pretty simple. Bridge ...

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 ...

Whether you're setting up a new router or looking to get the best speeds from an old one, it's important to understand which settings have an impact on network traffic speeds. When you're configuring ...

The majority of U.S. homes have an internet connection, and it’s probably not a stretch to guess that the proportion that also has Wi-Fi is close to 100 percent. Anyone who lives in a populated area ...

Slow internet at home is often caused by poor router configuration rather than your internet plan. Even with high-speed fiber or cable connections, incorrect settings can create congestion, signal ...

Today, the internet has become like water and electricity, a necessity for everyday life and something we take for granted. Most people never think about routers, network cables, frequency bands, and ...