Hello Everyone, I am having a strange problem with my Cable DSL router on my network. I have a BEFRS11 1 Port Linksys Cable/DSL router off of a DSL Line, that runs into an 8 port netgear switch, off ...

MacFixIt reader David Faust describes a problem corroborated by other users where system utilizing an AirPort Extreme card will repeatedly drop packets - resulting in extremely slow transfer speeds - ...

Okay here's the deal. I have a cable modem, and I'm splitting it on a linksys router (I believe it is a BEFSR41 model). When I first bought it I had a friend help set it up, since I'm a complete idiot ...

MacFixIt reader Bill McHale reports a problem with the Autosense function offered by the LinkSys BEFSX41 Cable/DSL: "Upon connecting my PowerBook G4 Titanium to a BEFSX41 switch port, it failed to ...

Restarting your router is often the simplest and most effective way to resolve common Wi-Fi issues, such as slow internet speeds, spotty connections, or complete disconnections. Here’s a detailed ...

If your internet keeps lagging, buffering or dropping out, one of the quickest fixes is restarting your router. Restarting your router is one of the quickest ways to restore Wi-Fi speed and stability ...

Margie Miller keeps losing her Internet connection. Is it the router, the modem, her PC, or something else? You can isolate the problem by trying different configurations. Try these tests: 1) If you ...

Whenever someone sends me a question about how to fix their Wi-Fi, I wince. It’s not that I dislike helping people with their router problems. In fact, there are few geeky endeavors I find more ...

As home routers get more powerful, they get smarter features that make them easier to use and provide a better experience for our connected devices. At leastthey do until something goes wrong, and you ...

Here's a question: When Wi-Fi goes out, why does restarting it fix the problem? Think of restarting your router, or router-modem combo, as a way to refresh the device. Routers are essentially tiny ...

Most people treat their Wi-Fi router like a water heater— an appliance you plug in, set up once, and tuck it in some obscure corner out of sight, which it never leaves until it breaks. However, the ...