David Rigg

A wireless router connected to a modem is a standard setup unless you’re using a gateway. However, there are different modems, cable modems, fiber optic modems, and ADSL modems. It all depends on our ISP (Internet Service Provider), and what kind of internet connection they provide. That’s why we’re going to discuss what ADSL is, … Read more

With almost every piece of hardware, we have that frustrating situation where it’s off and on again. When the Verizon Fios Box keeps rebooting, it’s the same situation and the same feeling. It’s like when you start your car and it needs a little push to keep working. So, how do we keep the car … Read more

It’s a common issue that many users face. However, it’s not unsolvable. There are several ways we can try to fix the situation when our Spectrum modem Ethernet port isn’t working. Of course, you can try using Wi-Fi. But, Ethernet is more reliable than Wi-Fi and it can provide a faster connection. Even if we … Read more

There are several different LED lights on the Netgear router that indicate its current state and activity. Whenever we have a problem with our connection, in most cases, taking a quick look at the LED lights can tell us what’s happening and what might be causing the problem. One such situation is the Netgear router … Read more

We all know how frustrating it can be when we don’t have a working internet connection. This is especially true when we are traveling or are in a hotel or somewhere else. Or maybe you have your laptop with you but you have an internet connection on your phone only. Maybe the people around you … Read more

Staying connected with our friends and family is much easier today thanks to wireless networks. However, there is also a certain risk when we are using these networks. If the network isn’t encrypted, anyone who is within the wireless signal range can access the network and also our personal information and data. In this article, … Read more

Maybe Sagemcom routers are not quite as popular as some other brands like Netgear or Linksys, but this definitely doesn’t mean that their routers are not good enough. In fact, some popular ISPs like Orange, Spectrum, Optus, and others rent Sagemcom routers to their customers which is a good indication of their quality. If you … Read more

For those searching for a fast internet connection on every device they have, and if they don’t want to experience any slow-downs, the Linksys EA7300 and EA7500 Wi-Fi routers are excellent choices. As you already know, the LED lights on the wireless routers and modems provide information about the network activity and the current network … Read more

We like to have our home internet connection to be fast and reliable in every part of our home. However, sometimes our WiFi router can’t manage that and this is where the Linksys RE6500 extender comes in place. It generally does its job pretty well but, in some situations, users can experience some problems. When … Read more

If you’ve stumbled upon this post about Netgear AC1750 Wi-Fi not working, it means that you’re experiencing this problem. Luckily, Netgear’s routers experience issues like any other router model or brand. That’s why we need to speak about the reasons Netgear AC1750 Wi-Fi is not working, and the possible fixes for these reasons. After you … Read more

If you have even wondered what the lights on your Netgear router mean we have to say that they are there to tell you whether everything works properly. So, whenever you notice that there is something wrong with your network or internet connection, be sure that the router LED lights will give you a signal. … Read more

AT&T users reported experiencing issues with the cascaded router network address, and it’s probably because of improper setup. So, what we need to know before we set up a cascaded router network properly is what this type of network actually is. Also, it’s an advantage to know how it works, what DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration … Read more

One of the most common issues we often face with Wi-Fi is when our Android phone is connected to Wi-Fi but there’s no internet. Then we try to reconnect to the wireless network several times, and still, we get nothing. It’s an issue that happens on other devices as well. Not only Android phones, but … Read more

In computing, satellites are part of mesh Wi-Fi systems. The more satellites you have, the more wireless coverage you get. However, most residential mesh networks come with two or three satellites. Because of that, people who have a larger home or want more coverage get two or more mesh networks. A widespread mesh network is … Read more

TP-Link Technologies Co. is one of the leading Chinese manufacturers of high-speed wireless routers and many other networking devices. It offers a large selection of router models that are constantly improved and adapted to the needs of each user. All router users have a common need to set a strong Wi-Fi password for the network and personal … Read more

The UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) protocol is enabled by default on most routers. However, UPnP is somewhat dangerous when it comes to security, and that’s why it’s disabled by default on many Spectrum routers. It can also be very useful when you want to integrate a new device into your network without the extra … Read more

Any piece of machinery can experience a glitch. It’s the same with one of the most important pieces of hardware we have in our home, our router. There’s a glitch where the router keeps rebooting after some time of use. This is one of the most commonly reported issues with Netgear routers. When we buy … Read more

For those of us still using Windows 7, there’s a probability that we experienced the situation with Wi-Fi connected but no internet access. This is an issue that happens on all devices across the spectrum. The fact is that we usually overlook the basic things when we experience this issue. We almost always go straight … Read more

The error message “Wi-Fi Doesn’t Have a Valid IP Configuration” can be very annoying, especially if you have no idea what it means or how to fix the problem. To be honest, there are more than a few things that can cause this error message to pop up on your screen, but nine out of … Read more

SLT Mobile is originally a Sri Lankan mobile service provider. The company offers telecommunications services, and since 2013, the deployment of 4G LITE networks has provided customers in Sri Lanka with a high-quality networking experience. If you are one of the users of the SLT wireless router, at some point you will need to change … Read more

Setting up a TP-Link Wi-Fi extender is a reasonably simple task, especially if you previously configured a Wi-Fi router by yourself. Even if someone else did the router setup for you, the extender shouldn’t be too hard to figure out. But, before you get to the configuring part, make sure you understand what the extender … Read more

TP-link routers are very popular due to their affordability and ease of use. Setting up and configuring a router might seem like a Herculean task at first glance, but it’s not that hard once you figure out a few basic things. So, let’s dive into it. You will need to have internet service provided to … Read more

Spectrum is like any average ISP (Internet Service Provider) offering up to 200 Mbps (Megabits per second) download speeds, cable TV, landlines, etc. However, many subscribers reported having issues with Spectrum Wave 2 routers. The Wave 2 routers are the RAC2V1S/RACV2V2S, RAC2V1K, and RAC2V1A routers, and multiple users experienced problems using them. Now, one disconnect … Read more

If you have internet access and live in the U.S. you probably heard about Linksys. It’s a data networking brand of hardware products used by many homeowners and small businesses across the country. As a widespread product manufacturer of mesh Wi-Fi systems, extenders, routers, etc. it’s only logical that some issues happen from time to … Read more

Just like with any other router, when our internet connection starts bugging or gets lost, we instantly take a look at the lights of our wireless router. Each light and its color tell us what’s happening so it’s always better to know these things.  If you have a Belkin router, one of the issues you … Read more

It’s extremely annoying when your ISP (Internet Service Provider) promises you a good modem router combination, and then issues start occurring. That’s the deal with Netgear firmware updates getting stuck. This is supposed to be an otherwise automatic upgrade/update system, and it should happen without you, the user, noticing that it ever happened. So, the … Read more

If you are using a Netgear WiFi range extender and you see a red light on it, you are at the right place. In this article we are going to see what the Netgear extender red light means and what you can do to fix it. One of the better solutions besides mesh systems that … Read more

If you’re here looking for the solution for the error message from this title, you’re in the right place. You can read this to fix similar error messages like:  DHCP is not enabled for Ethernet DHCP is not enabled for Local Area Connection So, you experienced problems connecting to the internet, you clicked on network … Read more

The Ethernet WAN port on your Verizon Fios router has the function to connect the router to the internet with a network (Ethernet) cable. When everything works properly the light on the WAN port is ON, but what does it mean when we see the Verizon Fios WAN light OFF? And can we do something … Read more

The error message ”Gateway Authentication Failure Please Contact Your Service Provider” can be a source of huge frustration. Especially if you are not sure what is going on or what is causing the failure. However, a few simple fixes can help you solve the predicament or, at least, make sure you did everything on your … Read more

Have you ever experienced lags and bad network performance while playing your PS4? Did you have situations when you were simply unable to use voice chat during the game session?  Did you ever perform an internet connection test and received a NAT type failed error? If the answer is YES, you’ve come to the right … Read more

Whether you are a new user on an old one, not being able to use Wi-Fi in your home when you need it is undoubtedly a frustrating thing to deal with. If you’ve installed the equipment yourself, you should check a few things to ensure you used a live line and adequately connected the modem … Read more

Having problems with the internet connection can be pretty frustrating these days. No matter whether you need to send an urgent email or just play online games or check your social networks, the internet connection has to work. Some Vodafone users have experienced the Vodafone router flashing green issue and this article will give answers … Read more

Just like your Xfinity wireless router, the LED lights on your Xfinity cable box indicate the state and activity of the device. One of the problems that can be seen is the Xfinity Cable Box blinking green. Knowing what this light means and what you need to do to fix it is important because sometimes … Read more

One of the many problems we experience with our internet connection daily is the Mediacom internet connection dropping frequently. Mediacom as an ISP (Internet Service Provider) seems less Xtream than it is. So, it stands to reason that we’re going to experience some trouble with our connection. However, we need to know why we experience … Read more

If you’re not a Verizon subscriber, then you’ve probably heard about it because it’s one of the 10 biggest telecommunications companies in the world. Make no mistake, biggest doesn’t mean best, but it is sometimes a measure of service quality. There’s a commonly reported issue on the cloud, and it’s about the Verizon Fios 5G … Read more

This cryptic error message “Incorrect PSK provided for network SSID” will appear when you try to connect to the Wi-Fi network you previously used, but the password was changed since the last time you connected to it.  In other words, the message from the title means – You have the wrong password for the Wi-Fi … Read more

When it first came out, the Eero home Wi-Fi system guaranteed security. But, as the online world keeps getting more and more dangerous, the need for advanced protection arose. The rising threats resulted in Eero Secure. But does Eero secure actually protect you from anything, and is it really worth it? We’ll help you figure … Read more

Many ISPs (Internet Service Providers) have different packages that include TV, internet access, and a SIM card. It’s the same with Virgin Media. They offer multiple package deals, but we’ll be focusing on broadband. Several Virgin Media subscribers have reported that they’re using a Virgin Media hub with no internet access, but they’re connected. So, … Read more

Among many great Sony products such as the PlayStation console, we have the Bravia TV. It’s a smart TV that has similar features to a smartphone. However, even this smart TV has issues sometimes. The main reason we’ve written this article is the issue of having our Sony Bravia TV connected to Wi-Fi but not … Read more

One of the things you are advised to learn when you set up your Velop system is what the different lights on the nodes mean. Generally speaking, they are telling us more about the current network status or some installation and connectivity issues that are happening at the moment. One of the issues we are … Read more

If you are using the Vodafone broadband connection you must have noticed the lights on it. You surf the internet normally, just like you do every day and all of the sudden there is a problem with the connection. You take a look and see the Vodafone router flashing a red light. Well, this article … Read more

If you are reading this, you probably came across some issue that requires changing the NAT type to fix the problem. Before we explain how to change the NAT type, let’s see what NAT is and why you need to change the NAT type to fix some connectivity issues.  So, let’s take it from the … Read more