A router's wide area network (WAN) port acts as its gateway to other networks, providing an interface for the router to send outgoing traffic over. Computers should not be connected to a router's WAN ...

The USB port on many routers can turn them into a personal cloud or media hub, but using it safely requires understanding the ...

Many people focus mostly on the LAN ports at the back of the router. Meanwhile, the USB Port is often ignored or overlooked. It won’t be surprising if folks assume the USB port is meant for firmware ...

One of the most underrated (and often overlooked) features of modern routers is the USB port, but it's not just a design quirk. That little slot can unlock a surprising range of possibilities. Gone ...

Anywhere that multiple computing devices share a single Internet connection there is a router. Recently routers from Linksys, Netgear, Cisco and others were found to have a huge security flaw. This is ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For most of us, Wi-Fi connectivity is a way of life. It allows us to work, communicate, and play games without being tied to fixed locations ...

I'm not a total noob, which means I can get into real trouble (ha ha). Patience with me please. I have FiOS and use their TV--so I need to use their router in order to have full TV functionality. I'm ...