Setting up a router VPN takes a bit of effort but it's well worth it. We explain how to install a VPN on your router, what the advantages are, and how to choose the right provider for the job. If ...

Among the many firewalls available in the security market are router firewalls. Unlike the software firewall, the router firewall attempts and blocks incoming query requests at the server level ...

When your internet connection is down, the first step is often to troubleshoot your router. This process can seem daunting, but with the right steps, you can quickly identify and fix many common ...

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 ...

It can be a pain to go through every single device you have and connect them to your virtual private network (VPN), even if most services give you ample simultaneous device connections these days.

After finally reaching the tipping point with off-the-shelf solutions that can’t match increasing speeds available, we recently took the plunge. Building a homebrew router turned out to be a better ...

Ready to beef up your Wi-Fi network? A wireless range extender is a less expensive alternative to a new router. (Some can ...

We've previously spoken about using DD-WRT on a router in order to take advantage of its in-built VPN capabilities. DD-WRT, in case you missed it, is an open source router firmware alternative, ...

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