It's no secret that modems provided by your ISP can leave a lot to be desired. While we generally recommend you use your own hardware when it comes to your internet connection, plenty of people just ...

The router/modem combinations supplied by big internet providers like Comcast and AT&T have traditionally not been hardware to get excited about. The best you could say is that they got the job done — ...

Picture this—your parents just moved to a new location, ordered Internet service, and are having trouble setting it up. What do they do? They call you, of course, for help in configuring their fancy ...

Usual procedure when setting up a new home internet connection goes something like this: Open welcome package from internet provider; immediately discard the cable modem and router that came in the ...

Each month, when your Comcast bill comes due, many of you pay a monthly fee for the device that provides internet access in your homes. Rental for what’s known as the Xfinity Gateway typically runs ...

The nation's largest Internet provider announced its new xFi Advanced Gateway modem across its network Wednesday, offering customers who subscribe to the company's Gigabit Internet package download ...

When you sign a contract with an internet provider, they'll typically send you a modem and a router in the mail. But which is which? And how are they different? A modem and a router work in tandem ...

Your internet connection depends on multiple devices working together. Here are the details to help you troubleshoot problems and stay online. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, ...

Comcast last month announced that it was giving its Flex streaming device to Internet-only customers for free, but the announcement did not mention one important detail: the “free” device is only ...

If you’re renting a modem from your cable company or internet provider I’ve got two words for you: stop it. For one thing, you’re not likely getting the best hardware available and you’re almost ...

It's no secret that modems provided by your ISP can leave a lot to be desired. Comcast is making that process just a little bit easier thanks to the xFi Advanced Gateway modem and router.

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