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 uplink port on a router is used to expand the network. Routers can use the uplink port to connect to other routers, switches and hubs to increase the maximum number of wired devices connected to ...

The USB 3.0 ports can deliver better performance than USB 2.0 ports. Most routers struggle to power large, power-hungry HDDs ...

If you have a router running as part of your PC’s Internet connection setup, you may have run into some trouble when attempting to host online PC games or perform other tasks that requires ‘net ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

TP-LINK has introduced a new entry in its “Dadao” series of routers with the launch of the TL-7DR6430 in China. Priced at 199 yuan (around $28), the router supports BE6400-class Wi-Fi 7 speeds and is ...