Networking Articles

Everyone understands the basic function of a firewall – to protect your network from malware and unauthorized access. But the exact specifics of how firewalls work are lesser-known. What exactly […]

When you sign up for new internet service, you may be offered a modem and a router or one device that does both jobs. Do you really need to get […]

If your network adapter doesn’t want to, well, network anymore, then you have several things you can try to get it working again. Whether it’s WiFi or Ethernet, these troubleshooting […]

With distributed computing gaining popularity, terms like cloud computing and edge computing are becoming increasingly common. These aren’t just meaningless buzzwords to spark interest in a trend, but existing technologies […]

When you have multiple machines at your work desk, seamless file sharing can make work easier. Connecting two computers wirelessly is easy, but a wired connection offers better speed. Transferring […]

If you’ve upgraded to a newer router and the old one isn’t broken, is there something useful you can still do with the old device? As it turns out, the […]

The IP address 192.168.0.1 is the most common address to access and configure wireless routers from a web browser. It’s a default address because specific IP address ranges are reserved […]

These days everyone has to wire up their home with network technology, which means dealing with a long list of network jargon. Two basic networking terms are “access point” and […]

Usually, Google Chrome has no trouble downloading files. However, sometimes you’ll run into an issue accompanied by the message “download failed: network error.” Thankfully, there are a few simple ways […]

Most modern routers these days support two Wi-Fi frequency bands. The first uses a 2.4GHz signal frequency. This frequency is great for penetrating walls and getting strong signals at greater […]

If you’re experiencing frequent connection drops or not getting the speeds you expect, your router may be using a congested Wi-Fi channel. A crowded channel doesn’t allow the Wi-Fi signals […]

Whether on your own system or in crime dramas with a cybersecurity element, you’ve no doubt heard the term “firewall.” Your firewall is an important part of your computer’s security […]

Are you finding your Wi-Fi slower and dropping connections lately? Chances are your Wi-Fi router is broadcasting on the same channel as someone else, or maybe several people. Just like […]

Every device on a network has an Internet Protocol or IP address. The IP address is how you identify a specific device on your network among all the others, just […]

Windows comes packed with several useful network utilities. These programs can get you critical information about your network connection and help diagnose problems. There are four TCP/IP network utilities that […]

Anyone that has ever played a game online knows what a NAT type is – and they usually don’t have good implications, as NAT errors tend to prevent people from […]

Even the most powerful WiFi routers don’t have the transmission power to serve large residences. With walls, metal objects and simple distance the signal weakens until it begins to affect […]