My home network is growing. I have 3 linux boxes and a wireless w2k laptop. I currently use DHCP and there haven't been any problems with it but I don't like putting the addresses of other boxes in ...

Search for a Wi-Fi connection anywhere and you'll probably find a range of names, including everything from the obvious ("linksys," "BluesCoffeehouse WiFi") to the revealing ("Marys Apt"). Some Wi-Fi ...

When you have Wi-Fi in the house, you have the ability (and option) to change the router name to whatever you want. While a lot of people don't change the name at all, other folks get a little ...

Shopping for a router might be one of the most confusing parts of home internet. Retailers often exaggerate the speeds routers can offer, and continual developments in Wi-Fi technology (what is Wi-Fi ...

If you’ve ever scrolled on your phone looking for a Wi-Fi network and stumbled across a bizarre or hilarious Wi-Fi name, you’re not alone. Recently, Redditor u/StoryIllustrious9612 asked r/AskReddit, ...

I recently hopped off Comcast and switched back to Centurylink (Qwest). Back in 2004 I was also on Qwest and used their provided router at the time (Actiontec) and it had an issue where it wouldn't ...

Redditors shared everything from classic puns to nerdy references and even some truly unhinged neighborhood pranks. Pop culture-inspired names had commenters appreciating the geeky wordplay, while ...