Connecting a computer running HyperTerminal emulator software to the console port of a router lets you access router information and modify settings without using the device's Web-based configuration ...

Each router has different configuration options. Most routers provide an online configuration portal that allows you to configure the router settings, which you can access by typing a url into the Web ...

Most of the routers come with a special feature that allows any device with Wi-Fi to connect with a password. It’s called WPS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup standard. While the support for WPS has been ...

Margie Miller keeps losing her Internet connection. Is it the router, the modem, her PC, or something else? You can isolate the problem by trying different configurations. Try these tests: 1) If you ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Do you like fiddling with computers and fancy the idea of taking on a more advanced project? Then I have a suggestion: Build your own router/firewall. With a router running a more advanced operating ...

Here's how to configure routers from Asus, Linksys, Netgear, and TP-Link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Routers are a wonder of ...

There are several reasons why your PC might not be able to connect to Wi-Fi. You should first make sure that your PC's Wi-Fi adapter hasn't been turned off, or needs to be reset. The issue might also ...