If you're still using an older Wi-Fi router in your home, the FBI has a warning for you: You're putting yourself at risk for a cyber attack. That said, you can breathe a sigh of relief if you've ...

Every home is connected nowadays, which requires having access to the internet. This is through an Internet Service Provider (ISP), along with a subscription plan that unlocks monthly access. You can ...

If you pay for a fast internet plan, but the Wi-Fi still feels slow, the issue may lie with your router rather than the internet provider. In many homes, the internet modem receives the promised speed ...

Network professionals know this information about their router by heart or have stored it in their browser or password manager. However, if you only rarely use a device or have received it as a gift ...

A VPN-enabled router can provide online privacy for any device connected to it. But not all router models allow it. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...

The thing about routers is that they're mostly a set-and-forget type of device. Once you finish configuring your Wi-Fi and basic settings, you typically won't be touching the router again — unless, of ...

Are you still using a router that's past its prime? If so, you could be opening yourself up to a malicious attack. The FBI is warning that cybercriminals are targeting routers that have reached their ...

One of the most underrated (and often overlooked) features of modern routers is the USB port, but it's not just a design quirk. That little slot can unlock a surprising range of possibilities. Gone ...

IBM X-Force warns that router passwords must be changed. Update, Jan. 5, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 4, now includes a user guide explaining how to change your router admin credentials ...

Routers and firewalls are network security devices, sometimes grouped into business and home network packages or sold separately as dedicated hardware. Though the two are closely linked, routers and ...

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Update, Oct. 02, 2024: This story, originally published Sept. 30, now includes new research regarding 14 new router vulnerabilities, including a ten out of ten severity issue. If you are reading this, ...