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Routers and servers are both essential elements in most computer networks. In this article, we discuss the differences between network routers and servers. Router Vs. Server A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between different networks. Its main task is connecting different networks using IP routing. On the other hand, a server …

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When you search the internet, the sites you visit can see your public IP address, which allows them to track you. So you might wonder how to change your public IP address to prevent tracking. In this post, we discuss whether you can change your public IP address by getting a new router or modem. …

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When you check your router’s admin settings, you might have seen a few different IP addresses. What are those different IP addresses? Are they private or public IPs? In this article, we discuss whether routers have public IP addresses. We also explain how to check whether your router’s WAN IP is public or private. Does …

Does Your Router Have A Public IP Address? (Explained!) Read More »

You might already know that your router has multiple IP addresses; it has a LAN IP on the LAN side and a WAN IP on the ISP side. You can easily access your router’s admin page using its private IP address. But you can only do so within the router’s local area network. So if …

Why Can’t You Access The Router Using Public IP? (Solved!) Read More »

Most of you might wonder if two routers can share the same IP address. So in this article, we discuss when two routers can share the same IP address and when they can’t. We also explain what can happen in a router IP address conflict. Here’s Whether Two Routers Can Have The Same IP Address: …

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You may be concerned about how your internet speeds will be affected if you have an old router with a slow router CPU. This is especially relevant if you have a fast internet connection from your ISP. It’s not worth paying for a fast internet connection if your router can’t keep up with it. In …

Does The Router CPU Affect Your Internet Speed? (Explained!) Read More »

When you buy a router, there are several specifications you have to consider. Two such router specs are the router RAM and flash memory. In this article, we discuss the importance of router RAM and flash memory, as well as how much RAM and flash memory you need in your router. How Important Are Router …

How Important Are Router RAM And Flash Memory? (Explained!) Read More »

Routers have built-in firewalls to protect your local network from security threats. However, sometimes firewalls can slow down a router’s performance. If you have slow internet and suspect your router is the reason, you might wonder if the router’s firewall is the culprit. In this post, we discuss whether your router’s firewall can cause slow …

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If you’re a gamer, you already know that ethernet is preferable for online gaming. A wired connection has much lower latency than Wi-Fi. Therefore, when you purchase a Wi-Fi router mainly for ethernet, you might wonder whether the router you get matters much. Wi-Fi routers provide many additional features, but do those features matter if …

Are High-End Wi-Fi Routers Worth It If You Mainly Use Ethernet? Read More »

Sometimes you might only get slow internet speeds even if you have a fast internet connection from your ISP. Because most of you have a router in your home network, you might also wonder whether the router can limit your internet speeds. In this post, we’ll explain how your router can limit your internet speeds …

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