Your router's gateway address serves as an access point to a different part of the network, such as another router or the Internet. Many routers use a gateway system called DHCP that automatically ...

I have a Synology 6600 router, and I love it's OS and feature set, but it only has 1 2.5Gb port, and I just got 2.5G fiber service at my house so I'd really like to take advantage of all the speed to ...

I understand that gateways are devices that connect dissimilar networks. (e.g. ethernet network to mainframe computer)<P>This seems to be an oversimplification because routers are often referred to as ...

Many of us give little thought to our routers, but they are very important to our digital lives — and if you are reading this online, you are using one. A router is a networking device used to ...

It's no secret that modems provided by your ISP can leave a lot to be desired. While we generally recommend you use your own hardware when it comes to your internet connection, plenty of people just ...

Mozilla has this week announced the release of version 0.9 of its WebThings Gateway firmware for wireless routers, making the first experimental builds for the company’s first target router hardware, ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The xFi Advanced Gateway also has some smart home tricks up its sleeve. It includes built-in support ...