Router USB interfaces

Router USB interfacing has become one of the more popular methods of connecting your router to your computers or peripherals. What does this mean exactly? Okay, let’s keep it simple: Allowing your router to connect via USB to your peripherals is going to reduce the amount of network load you currently have, which has the [...]

Want simplicity? Get a cable modem router

A cable modem router is one of the newest additions to the world of networking that will make your life, well, easy. Are you sick of having wires and cords running everywhere? Are you sick of having to figure out which cord goes to which component, just hoping and praying that you get it right? [...]

Computer routers will better your network

So, how many of you use computer routers to help build a network? No, I’m not talking about the normal stuff like an ADSL router, I’m talking about using something a little bit more robust: That is, actually using a computer as a router. This isn’t usually done when building  a small at-home network; this [...]

Do you have the right ethernet cord?

An ethernet cord is not exactly the hardest thing in the world to find. You can go to just about any computer component store (or even stores like Wal-Mart) and find an ethernet cord to suit your needs. It’s not difficult. However, it is important that you actually buy the correct cord. There are a [...]

If you want to fax with ease, try an external modem

How many times have you tried to fax something, but didn’t have access to a fax machine? Your answer may lie in purchasing an external modem. External modems have become extremely popular these days with the advent of faster and faster broadband; in fact, just about every cable modem produced is considered an “external” modem. [...]

Cheap wireless routers aren’t always bad!

When you read the phrase “cheap wireless routers,” you’re probably focusing on the word “cheap,” aren’t you? Well don’t. In this case, I’m simply referring to the cost of the router, not necessarily the build quality. Certainly there are routers out there that are both cheap cost-wise and build-wise, but with a little bit of [...]

Finding a great used router

Finding and buying a used router isn’t as tough as everybody thinks. Trust me, just about anyone can go out and find a good pre-owned router for a ridiculously low price if they know where to properly look for one. There are some great places to look online (along with some not-so-great places you really [...]

How to use a modem router with your laptop

Using a modem router with your laptop isn’t as hard or technical as you might have originally thought. Honestly, the setup and the configuration isn’t bad once you’ve done it a couple times. Trust me, you don’t have to have a degree in computer science or have professional credentials to set up a home network [...]

How do I find a good ADSL router?

ADSL is still alive and kicking around the world, so the question continually begs: What is a good ADSL router? Are there routers that are better than others that offer better services and features? Am I paying the right price for my ADSL router or did I get ripped off? Well, that’s what we want [...]