A static IP address gives a fixed address to your computer on the local network at your business. Port forwarding is used by computers on the Internet to connect to a specific device on your internal ...

IP addresses are like opinions… everyone has one. But not every IP address is created equal. Some IP addresses are dynamic, which means they automatically change, based on router settings. Also: ...

I just had comcast setup a static IP because we were having voip phone issues and the phone company wanted a static ip and a router saying they had to set something they couldn't set with the comcast ...

When a network router doesn't have enough network ports to connect all the necessary devices, a switch can be used to add additional ports. In the case of business networks, switches are often ...

Your public IP address is a unique string of numbers assigned to your home network by your internet service provider. A public IP address is sort of like a home address in that it's a unique ...

I'm currently using a WRT54G router with Tomato firmware and I have a simple residential dynamic ip address cable modem. The cable modem is in "bridged" mode and the router is set to use DHCP to get ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Wireless routers almost always have in-the-box instructions ...

In an upcoming blog I expect to write about configuring a home router, which requires logging on to it. This, in turn, requires knowing the IP address of the router. Non-techies typically don’t know ...