Figure 1. This simplified network layer model illustrates the separation of networking functions from the applications they serve. Click here to see an enlarged diagram. These days, almost all ...

If you are like most people, your home or small office wireless router probably is running without any encryption whatsoever, and you are a sitting duck for someone to easily view your network traffic ...

Are you looking to upgrade your Wi-Fi? You're undoubtedly considering the benefits of a mesh network against a typical Wi-Fi router. Both options can provide excellent Wi-Fi performance, but each has ...

Figure 1. A screen capture of an exchange between a desktop computer and a DHCP server. Click here to see an enlarged diagram. Frequently, all that is required to establish a connection to the ...

Buying and configuring a new wireless router can be a mind-numbing exercise. You might not need much hand-holding if you’re pretty confident in your geeky skills, but there are plenty of people who ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Joel Santo Domingo Joel Santo Domingo is a writer focused on networking and ...

It’s vital, now that so many of us are working from home at least some of the time, to have good Wi-Fi. During the day you’re joining Zoom calls; in the evening you’re trying to stay entertained with ...