One type of electronic device to especially avoid is the microwave, which emits a strong signal in the 2.4GHz band, the same wireless band your router operates in. Be careful not to stick your router ...

If you sink a ton of money into a high-performing router, you probably expect it to function perfectly. Though, just buying a good router isn’t enough. You need to put it in the ideal spot to maximize ...

You can do tons of stuff with a computer that most hardware NAT-routers cannot do, like having firewall software run on it, provide services (print (I know the SMC routers also have this), file, proxy ...

If your Wi-Fi repeatedly causes problems, the cause may be inside your own home. Routers are often placed near devices that interfere with the wireless signals and slow down the connection. Below, you ...

If you insist on using your router's USB port, there are two important precautions to follow. First, only use it for non-critical files. Don't share or transfer anything sensitive through the port.

We look at the latest technology gadgets and consumer tech toys and what they can offer to business IT. The jury is out on routers. In the world of technology, some people say router (rhymes with ...