If you take a look at your wireless router , you may see the abbreviations LAN and WAN, which are often next to some of the ports on the device. LAN stands for local area network, and WAN stands for ...

When you have two "NAT routers". Whether double NAT or not. wall--RJ11--router-modem(RM)---LAN-WAN--router(R)----LAN--comps (A Router-Modem(RM) so no WAN port, And a router R which has a WAN port, and ...

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, ...

A fast and stable WiFi network is vitally important, especially if you work from home a few days a week. Add in the hours you spend online for entertainment, financial transactions, telehealth visits, ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

Looking to upgrade your wireless network at home? Here are some excellent Wi-Fi routers and mesh setups you can find at ...

Open source software offers an economical and flexible option for deploying basic home, SMB or even enterprise networking. These open source products deliver simple routing and networking features, ...

So you think you have a bad-ass home network? Let’s see how it stacks up against Netgear’s new gamer-oriented Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 router and Nighthawk SX10 10G/Multi-Gig LAN Switch. The latest ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...