Home network. Here's what I'd like to do: Solid lines are cable. Left side of the picture is downstairs/rest of house. Right side of the picture is a small upstairs room containing the computer and ...

As the number of networked devices in our home has increased in the past few years, I've developed a problem that I suspect many of you share: the kudzu-like proliferation of ethernet cables. Sure, ...

Normally, when we cover DD-WRT and other firmware replacements for wireless routers, we discuss flashing (or uploading) the firmware to a router. However, DD-WRT also has an X86 version that can be ...

Frustrated by the software limitations of your router? Replacing it with the Linux-powered DD-WRT firmware can be a big upgrade. Maybe you want to use an old router as a second access point for your ...

TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, today announces open source DD-WRT firmware compatibility for the high performance TEW-818DRU (v1.0), TEW-812DRU (v2.0), and TEW ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

LAS VEGAS--Long time networking device leader Linksys has finally made good on its promise to bring the open-source DD-WRT to its Wi-Fi router family. At CES, Linksays announced you'll be able to use ...

DD-WRT is an open source, Linux-based replacement for the firmware that comes with many WiFi routers. It has a reputation for giving users more control over their router’s performance and security.

Remote or mobile employees often need to access network resources inside the company's firewall. The most common way for them to securely connect is by using a virtual private network (VPN). All VPNs ...