I've been writing about broadband for over half a decade, and I like to think that means I can call myself something of an expert on the subject. Yet, despite my expertise, I have carried around a ...

Some people stick with the same router for years, especially if they're somebody who rents their router from their internet service provider.

To get internet access in your home, you need both a modem and a router. They aren't interchangeable, and they serve two very different functions. If you think of your home as an island, the modem is ...

This despite the fact that it's a DOCSIS 3.1 modem that claims to "deliver true multi-gig internet speeds with link aggregation support." Is it that last bit that's the problem, namely that I would ...

Opinion: Comcast's new motion detection technology could benefit your home, but it also raises privacy concerns. The details ...

The feature is available through an update to the Xfinity Internet app and works with XB7 gateways and newer models. It is ...

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 ...

Comcast launched Xfinity Shield today, a new home protection platform that includes a feature to turn routers into motion sensors.

A new feature added to Comcast's newest routers can detect if there is motion is inside your home without needing traditional motion sensors.

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