If you’re renting a modem from your cable company or internet provider I’ve got two words for you: stop it. For one thing, you’re not likely getting the best hardware available and you’re almost ...

It's no secret that modems provided by your ISP can leave a lot to be desired. While we generally recommend you use your own hardware when it comes to your internet connection, plenty of people just ...

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 ...

I'm looking at getting a dual-channel ISDN (128kbps) line at a client site, and sharing it for internet connectivity (they can't get DSL or cable.<BR><BR>I think what I want to do is to share this ...

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 ...

The NB9W is an all-in-one unit, with four Ethernet ports on the back side in addition to ports for your ADSL connection and two phone lines. On the back there is also an antenna for wireless access ...

Each month, when your Comcast bill comes due, many of you pay a monthly fee for the device that provides internet access in your homes. Rental for what’s known as the Xfinity Gateway typically runs ...

A device that connects multiple computers to a cable or DSL line for Internet access. Also called a "residential gateway," "modem/router," "modem gateway," "home gateway" and "Internet gateway." The ...

Forget network problems -- Telstra will launch a hybrid mobile and fixed-line modem in early 2017, to help outage-proof your home internet. Its home gateway is also getting a revamp, for faster speeds ...

A device that connects one or more users to the Internet. Also called a "gateway," it combines the modem, which accesses the ISP, and a router, which forwards traffic to the modem and distributes ...

Comcast last month announced that it was giving its Flex streaming device to Internet-only customers for free, but the announcement did not mention one important detail: the “free” device is only ...