You can make anything with a router and a pile of wood. We didn't go that far with our technique primer below, but you can see how a woodshop workhorse like Bosch's 1617EVS router can contribute to a ...

For years, my family had a bundled package with Verizon Fios that included cable, VOIP and internet. But as my family’s watching habits turned to streaming, it was rare when we turned on the cable box ...

When you open that router box for the first time, all the different cables and ports can feel intimidating. Even the instruction manual might read like a foreign language. Fortunately, you’re not the ...

It's time to admit your router's built-in firewall isn't enough - here's what is ...

Want to use your own Wi-Fi router or mesh system with Starlink? Here's how to add your own equipment to Starlink routers old and new, boosting your coverage and speeds to the next level. From the ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

Don’t toss your router just yet. Here are simple steps for using it to improve the Wi-Fi signal of your new equipment. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Your old router can widen your home network with a few easy tweaks. If you find that your Wi-Fi ...

Turn a spare router into a Wi-Fi repeater or access point to boost weak internet areas in your home Reviewed by Lisa Mildon You can use an old router to make your Wi-Fi reach more places in your home.

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 ...

Verizon offers a variety of mobile and internet plans, but Verizon’s Fios fiber Internet plans are the way to go if you want an ultra-high-speed internet connection, as long as you live in a supported ...