Your internet connection depends on multiple devices working together. Here are the details to help you troubleshoot problems and stay online.

Everyone needs internet to stay connected, but most people rely on technicians and their more tech-savvy friends and family to set things up. While there's no shame in that, having a basic ...

When you sign a contract with an internet provider, they'll typically send you a modem and a router in the mail. But which is which? And how are they different? A modem and a router work in tandem ...

After testing more than 30 routers, we've found what the best options are to get you connected quickly and easily.

What’s the difference between a modem and a router? Getting the most out of your internet connection requires the right hardware, and deciding which components are right for your setup can be a little ...

Jim Rossman / TNS This week, a reader writes, "I’ve had AT&T internet service for quite some time and still have the original router and modem. Should I upgrade for security and performance reasons?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. If you’ve got a mesh Wi-Fi network set up in your home, you ...

If you implement mesh Wi-Fi, you may be able to disable the old Wi-Fi network in the cable modem settings, but Jim Rossman recommends leaving it be.(Jim Rossman / TNS) I’ve been helping a friend try ...