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For many, the internet is a necessity as important as electricity and transport. Fundamental parts of life just don’t work without the internet anymore. Even jobs are moving online; in the United ...

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 ...

A modem and router work in tandem to deliver you an internet connection. Even if the modem and router are combined in the same hardware, they serve distinct functions. The modem communicates with the ...

Where your Wi-Fi router lives within your home can majorly impact the overall speed, reliability, and range of your internet ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. One thing being a parent has taught me is that you have to ...

On average, Americans typically pay $78 per month on home internet-- with the first bill likely being the most costly due to setup fees. Professional installation from your internet provider can cost ...

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Resetting the router usually resolves many issues, but sometimes, it can create a few. We have noticed that after resetting the router, a wireless connection is created, but when a device is connected ...

When your Android phone says it’s connected to Wi‑Fi but nothing loads, it’s usually not “mystical.” In most cases, your phone is connected to the router, but something prevents it from reaching the ...