Mediacom routers use DHCP -- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol -- to automatically configure every network device connected to them for always-on connections. DHCP is used to assign an internal IP ...

Always connected. It seems to be the priority of consumers these days, as they never want to sever ties with the web. They want to be connected to the internet when they use mobile devices such as ...

Just because your router has USB ports, there are some devices you should never plug into it, for more reasons than one. Here ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Routers are cheaper, faster, and easier to set up.Mesh systems fix dead zones with wider ...

Hi, I looked through the FAQ pinned at the top of the forum and I couldn't find the answer (or wasn't smart enough to see it anywhere in there). I have a modem/wireless router (Belgacom B-Box2) and ...

Your internet connection depends on multiple devices working together. Here are the details to help you troubleshoot problems and stay online. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, ...

In recent years, virtual private networks (VPNs) have gone from technically advanced programs that only IT pros use to consumer-friendly tools that the mainstream masses are familiar with. Many people ...

If you’re constantly struggling with dropped Wi-Fi connections or are dealing with pesky buffering when you’re streaming online videos due to slow Internet speeds, you’re not alone. According to a ...

Well this is just peachy – cybercriminals are actively using a malvertising campaign that infects routers and even Android devices. If the router is pwned, then every device connected to that router ...