The most common problems with Netgear routers can usually be fixed in a few simple steps. Even an "unsupported" router can be updated if you have the gumption.

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 ...

Nobody thinks to check the cable that's been working fine for a decade.

If your Wi-Fi has been slow, unreliable, or prone to sudden drop-offs, you might be tempted to replace your router. But before you spend your money on a shiny new router, try adjusting the settings on ...

However, when faced with slow speeds, dropped connections, or intermittent service, the culprit may not always be your internet service provider (ISP). In many cases, your WiFi router could be to ...

I prefer to tread with caution when tweaking my home network and improving my home lab. After everything works, I don’t host ...

You wake up Saturday morning to check your favorite team's score, and the page won't load. It's the Wi-Fi again! Wi-Fi connection issues can occur for a bunch of frustrating reasons. If your Wi-Fi is ...

The problem may be your router's wireless channel width, which was set out of the box to 80 MHz or 160 MHz in order to chase ...

Nutter helps a reader figure out why his broadband speed is significantly lower than what he’s supposed to receive. We often find our broadband speed is significantly slower than the 1.5M-2M bit/sec ...

Can connect using the PPTP VPN server on the Archer 9 without a problem (using Windows built-in PPTP client) Wanted to upgrade to the OpenVPN server for security, but mainly so a Mac (which no longer ...