If you insist on using your router's USB port, there are two important precautions to follow. First, only use it for non-critical files. Don't share or transfer anything sensitive through the port.

I just spent the last 15min uninformatively googling for the answer to "Can I connect a powered USB hub to a wireless router to expand the number of available ports". I got a lot of conflicting ...

Your wireless router is responsible for handling all of the data that flows into and out of your home through your internet service provider (ISP). “If I’m paying for a 200-megabit internet connection ...

The USB port on your router is often unused and yet it offers practical functions that can make everyday life easier. You can do things like saving and sharing files, mobile charging, or even an ...

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 ...

Routers are usually set up once or twice and then they sit in a corner somewhere until a setting needs to be changed, or the router gets replaced. However, they're mini computers capable of doing far ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The router throughput (speed) of the communications is measured very near the router in an "open space" hallway. For our test, it was 8 feet ...

My router, like most modern routers, has a plethora of ports, including one USB port. That USB port can come in handy in various scenarios, for example, sharing files over the local network (or even ...

The router throughput (speed) of the communications is measured very near the router in an "open space" hallway. For our test, it was 8 feet away from the router in a hallway. For Mesh Routers, the ...

Routers have gotten expensive of late, especially if you're looking for something top-of-the-line. But not everyone needs the latest features and speeds. Fortunately, you can get a reliable router ...

We just recently saw the price of an Apple TV+ subscription increase, and there's always the potential for other streaming giants to raise their prices. Additionally, each platform has its own lineup ...

When you sign a contract with an internet provider, they'll typically send you a modem and a router in the mail. But which is which? And how are they different? A modem and a router work in tandem ...