A modem and router work in tandem to deliver you an internet connection and then grant access to your various devices.

The two major components in a small computer network are a modem and wireless router. The modem is wired to the Internet via the cable company's coaxial cable, the telephone company's DSL phone line, ...

Your modem and router are two different devices, but they work as a team to power your home internet connection. If you're just starting out on your search for the best internet provider, it helps to ...

Whether you’re upgrading or are setting up your first network, you will need to choose between a modem and router setup or a combo device. Modem-router combos, also known as gateways, offer ...

You can connect a DSL modem to a D-Link router by using an Ethernet cable and then entering your DSL username and password. Most DSL modems have a built-in router ...

Everyone uses the internet, and a major factor in reliable internet access is your modem. A modem connects your home wireless network to the internet; if you’re not satisfied with the one your local ...

Last time I noted that, for those of us with separate routers and modems, the IP address 192.168.100.1 may provide access to the modem, through the router. In my limited testing, I found this to be ...

Q. My cable company tells me I have to lease a modem. Can I buy my own? Any advice on how I should go about that? A. In the two years since I last covered this topic here, a few things have changed in ...