How to Keep Your Router Running During a Power Outage

How to Keep Your Router Running During a Power Outage

Power outages are inevitable. Research shows that the average electricity customer in the United States loses experiences loses power for about two hours per year. If your power goes out, of course, you’ll typically lose internet access. Most consumer and...
The Basics of Bridge Mode in Routers and How It Works

The Basics of Bridge Mode in Routers and How It Works

When configuring your router, you may come across a setting known as “bridge mode.” In nearly all routers, it’s disabled by default. With a few clicks, though, you can enable it. Being that the router serves as the central hub for your...
Gateways vs Routers: Are They the Same?

Gateways vs Routers: Are They the Same?

Many people assume that gateways and routers are designed to perform the same basic function redirecting Internet Protocol (IP) traffic in the form of “packets” across one or more networks. If you have a landline internet connection at your...