The two major components in a small computer network are a modem and wireless router. The modem is wired to the Internet via the cable company's coaxial cable, the telephone company's DSL phone ...

However, the benefits of two separate components have an advantage over the convenience of a combo system. With a separate router and modem, there's more opportunity for hardware upgrades ...

What are those DOCSIS numbers and what do they mean for your cable internet? Here's what to know and why you should rely on DOCSIS 3.1 for now.

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A router is the piece of hardware in your home that makes wifi possible. Being able to change the settings on your router, and thus the security, name, and accessibility of your wifi, is essential for ...

The TP-Link Deco BE85, with BE22000 Tri-Band WiFi 7 mesh system, is possibly one of the most advanced modem/router combo you ...

First things first, you'll want the main router in your setup -- the mesh device that's wired to your modem -- to be located as centrally in your home as possible. That's the same approach you'd take ...