How-To Geek on MSN

How I use Home Assistant to automatically reboot my router and modem

If you find that you’re getting a boot loop, you could edit your automation and use the “+ Add action” button in the “Then do ...
CNET on MSN

Modem vs. Router: Do You Know the Difference?

Everyone needs internet to stay connected, but most people rely on technicians and their more tech-savvy friends and family to set things up. While there's no shame in that, having a basic ...
Network World

Getting a computer to print on a printer connected to another PC

At home I have two computers, in two different rooms, both with internet access. My main computer is connected through a router that is connected to a cable modem, the cable modem is also connected to ...
Computerworld

Using a router to block a modem

Last time I noted that, for those of us with separate routers and modems, the IP address 192.168.100.1 may provide access to the modem, through the router. In my limited testing, I found this to be ...
Ars Technica

Add a 2nd switch or replace with larger switch?

My current home network config:<BR><BR>Buffalo Router-Cable Modem<BR>-<BR>Gig E Netgear 5 port switch<BR><BR>feeding:<BR><BR>2- TiVos<BR>1- PS3 (wired for stable 1080p streaming)<BR>2- Desktop ...