To prepare routers for testing, we disable all other routers in the vicinity to provide a relatively clean environment with minimal interference. We start by upgrading the router's firmware to the ...

One of the first things you should do when your broadband stops working is check your router. Those blinking amber and flashing blue lights each have a purpose, from notifying you of a problem with wi ...

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 ...

Most of us receive a free wi-fi router from our internet service provider (ISP) when we sign up for a broadband deal. These free models can be pretty basic and, while they usually do a decent job, you ...

If you think your broadband isn't up to speed then there's a very simple test you can try today. The top tip was revealed by Martin Lewis on his popular ITV Money Show last night with the ...

Many of the most popular home routers available to buy today feature a worrying number of security flaws and vulnerabilities, new research has found. A report from Fraunhofer Institute for ...

One type of electronic device to especially avoid is the microwave, which emits a strong signal in the 2.4GHz band, the same wireless band your router operates in. Be careful not to stick your router ...

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.