When you set up multiple routers on a network, designate the router that connects to the Internet as the gateway and the other routers as routers. Configure the gateway with a WAN and LAN address, ...

there are a few reports floating around that suggest that bittorrent is 35% of the internet’s traffic, which seems like bs, regardless, if you do use bittorrent here are some helpful hints on ...

Your router is the gateway for all wireless communication within your home, so you should avoid anything that could increase ...

Many administrators forget—or don't even realize—that they can configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on Cisco IOS routers and switches. David Davis discusses the pros and cons of this ...

In Part 1 of this tutorial series, we configured Windows to accept remote desktop connections, so we can log into and use a PC anywhere in the World with Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Connection client ...

The FCC says foreign-made Wi-Fi routers 'pose unacceptable risks' to security, and wants networking gear made in the USA. Here's what that means for your internet setup.

Cybersecurity nowadays requires more (and better) protective measures than ever before. These measures range from adopting what are acknowledged as best practices, through helping end-users to stay ...

Most smart home failures trace back to one overlooked setup decision made on day one.

I live in a small town in the boonies. Tech savvy is rare and the economy poor. People often come to me for help. So when a tech-phobic friend needed help with a network, I loaned her a Securifi ...

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a necessary tool for every network administrator. You can easily configure it with just a few commands. SNMP is still the most popular way to monitor ...