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

In the computer networking world, the three most ubiquitous pieces of equipment are modems, routers, and switches. These are used everywhere from the datacenter hosting Google to the internet ...

Yes, you should be able to connect a switch to the router LAN port and then PC's to the switch. If the switch has an Uplink port, use a straight through cable from that port to the router. If there is ...

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 ...

Before installing your new modem, you need to disconnect your old modem from your cable wall outlet and computer first. Connect the modem power cord into an electrical outlet. Connect the other end to ...