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 ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Setting up your home internet connection is a lot easier than it used to be, but that doesn’t mean it’s self-explanatory. Terms like “modem” and ...

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If multiple devices benefit from a wired internet connection, a router can help The most important effect of using a router is that it allows you to connect multiple devices to the internet ...

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Jim Rossman / TNS This week, a reader writes, "I’ve had AT&T internet service for quite some time and still have the original router and modem. Should I upgrade for security and performance reasons?