Each month, when your Comcast bill comes due, many of you pay a monthly fee for the device that provides internet access in your homes. Rental for what’s known as the Xfinity Gateway typically runs ...

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I've been writing about broadband for over half a decade, and I like to think that means I can call myself something of an expert on the subject. Yet, despite my expertise, I have carried around a ...

I’m not going to begrudge anyone for using the modem and router that their ISP provides them. You shouldn’t—because you’re probably paying your ISP to “rent” a device that isn’t very good—but not ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you first sign up for internet service with one of the major providers like Xfinity, they'll usually offer to rent out a hybrid modem and ...

A white light blinking on your Xfinity Gateway, modem, or router indicates a network connection issue. Generally, it means ...

Don't be intimidated by your home networking hardware. Internet access is important for everyone to stay connected. But most people rely on technicians and their more tech-savvy friends and family to ...

Networking software provider Cisco Systems and Comcast have forged a $1 million deal under which Cisco will supply the cable television company with cable modem systems and universal broadband routers ...

Buying your own router is an easy way to save on your internet bill. Here's what happened when I did just that. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving.