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Computer & Router Basics
General troubleshooting, modem and router basics, ports and hardware, and choosing a router.
General Computer Troubleshooting
- Computer Troubleshooting 101: A Step-by-Step Guide to Fixes
- Common Technology Problems and Why They Happen
- How to Restart a Computer Remotely From the Command Line
- POS Terminal Not Working? Troubleshooting Tips and Lifespan Facts
- What to Do When You Can't Solve an IT Problem Yourself
- Wuauclt.exe Commands Explained for Windows Update
Modem Router Basics
Router Ports & Hardware
- Router Parts Explained: How to Identify Your Router's Components
- Can You Connect Two Ethernet Cables to One Router?
- LAN Ports on a Router: What They Do and How to Add More
- Netgear Router Not Recognizing an Ethernet Cable: Fixes
- Router Too Far for Ethernet? Cable Length Limits and Fixes
- WAN Port on a Router: What It Does and How to Use It
- What Can You Do With a Router's USB Port?
Choosing & Replacing a Router
- Can You Use Any Router? A Compatibility Guide
- Can You Use Your Own Router With Spectrum Internet?
- DD-WRT Router Setup for Beginners
- Do You Need a Special Router for Fiber Internet?
- How to Replace Your Modem and Router
- How to Tell if Your Router Needs an Update
- What to Do With an Old Router: Reuse Ideas
Router Lights & Resets
What router lights mean, restarting and resetting, and power and schedules.
Router Light Meanings
Router Light Colors
- Router Flashing Red: What It Means and How to Fix It
- How to Fix a Red Light on a Netgear Router
- Orange Light on Your Router: Meaning and Fixes
- Router Flashing Blue: What It Means and What to Do
- Router Flashing Green: Is It Normal?
- Router Flashing White: Meaning and Troubleshooting
- What a Solid Blue Light on Your Router Really Means
Router Restart & Reset
Router Power & Schedules
- Should You Unplug Your Router at Night?
- ASUS Router With Only the Power Light On: What to Do
- Can a Hot Router Slow Your Internet? Overheating Explained
- How Many Watts Do Your Modem and Router Use?
- How to Set a Timer or Schedule on Your Wi-Fi Router
- Netgear Router Not Lighting Up: Power Problem Fixes
- Why Wi-Fi Slows or Drops at Night and How to Fix It
WiFi Problems
Dropouts, missing networks, slow internet, coverage and connecting devices.
Router Connection Dropouts
Wifi Network Not Showing
Slow Internet & Router Speed
- Netgear Router Slowing Down Your Internet: Fixes
- Does Having Multiple Routers Affect Internet Speed?
- Does Your Router or Modem Affect Internet Speed?
- How Many Devices Can Your Router Handle?
- How to Change the MTU on a Netgear Router
- How to Enable IPv6 on an ASUS Router
- Router Crashing With Too Many Connections: What to Do
- Wi-Fi Router Speeds Chart: What the Numbers Mean
Wifi Coverage & Range
- Where to Put Your Wi-Fi Router: Upstairs or Downstairs?
- Can You Move Your Modem and Router to Another Room?
- How to Adjust Your Router Antennas for Better Signal
- How to Connect a TP-Link Extender to a Spectrum Router
- Which Way Should a Router Antenna Point?
- Wi-Fi Repeater vs Bridge: Which Extends Your Network Best?
Connecting Devices to Wifi
WiFi Standards & Mobile
WiFi bands and standards, mobile WiFi, and phone service on a router.
Login & Privacy
Router login and passwords, privacy and parental controls.