The various Ethernet ports on your router can serve different purposes, depending on the model. Thankfully, it's not hard to discern what they're for.

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When setting up the internet at home, your router matters more than you might think. The right device can impact your internet speed, reliability and even your monthly costs. Many internet service ...

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Your router can do a lot more than you think it can, including some functions you might have thought were only possible using ...

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Few things are more frustrating than packet loss or high ping causing in-game lag. It always seems to happen at the worst possible moment, when you’re about to snipe an unsuspecting opponent or ...

Gaming routers have fancy designs and a few special features, but they can't fix every problem with your network setup.