People rarely pay attention to IP addresses, their purpose, and their meaning. The only situation when they become important is when you want to change your wi-fi network’s name and password or, on rare occasions, when you have to make some other changes to your network to improve the performance or enable some feature. Depending … Read more
Have you ever wondered what kind of effect would using your own modem/router have on your budget and your network performance? If the answer is yes, and if you’re a CenturyLink customer, you’ve come to the right place. We are here to discuss the benefits of having your own CenturyLink compatible modem, tell you what … Read more
What is 192.168.1.2 used for? Can it be your default gateway? Can it be a host IP address? Can it be a static IP address? How to use it? You’ll find all the answers in the following article. What Kind of IP Address is 192.168.1.2? 192.168.1.2 comes from a dedicated block of private addresses (192.168.x.x) … Read more
Spectrum is one of many ISPs (Internet Service Providers) out there. Spectrum services also include cable TV and telecommunication options. Basically, it’s a whole package, a three-in-one deal. The internet is great, so is the TV, but what about the hardware? We’re sure that many Spectrum users have experienced some trouble with hardware, especially with … Read more
If you’ve been wondering if using your own modem instead of renting one from WOW is a good idea, you’ve come to the right place. We are here to answer all the questions regarding WOW compatible modems. We will try to explain all the advantages of using your own WOW compatible modems, analyze the benefits … Read more
Are you thinking about buying a Verizon FiOS compatible router? You’ve come to the right place. We are here to explain the advantages and disadvantages of having your own router instead of renting one from Verizon and present to you our selection of the best Verizon FiOS compatible routers for different budgets and different internet … Read more
Buying a modem or a router instead of renting it from your ISP has many advantages. People usually state money-saving as one of the most important advantages, but it’s not just about the money. It’s also about performance and coverage. Our article about the best AT&T Fiber compatible routers is here to give you some … Read more
As an Optimum customer, you’re allowed to use your own cable modem and a router, and avoid paying the rental fees. Your internet provider doesn’t tell you that because it makes a great profit from charging you those fees. Oh, and also because ISPs are not legally obligated to inform you that you’re allowed to … Read more
If you are subscribed to one of AT&T’s Fiber internet plans, you’re probably aware that you can’t use your own gateway. You have to rent the gateway from AT&T and you have to pay a $10 monthly rental fee. However, you don’t have to settle for their crappy wi-fi speeds and awful wi-fi coverage – … Read more
Did you know that you can save up to $140/year just by using your own modem and router instead of renting it from your ISP? Some internet service providers will allow you to buy a modem/router/gateway on your own, while others will force you to rent. Mediacom is one of those that allow you to … Read more
Are you sick of renting the gateway from Comcast Xfinity? Thinking about buying your own equipment? You’ve come to the right place. Our article about Comcast Xfinity compatible modems is here to help you understand the advantages and disadvantages of having your own equipment, explain the savings you can make by using your own equipment, … Read more
Did you know that, since December 2020, you don’t have to rent a modem, router, or gateway from your ISP? More importantly, your ISP doesn’t have the right to charge you rental fees if you refuse to rent the equipment. Thanks to the Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019, you can now buy the equipment … Read more