Router vs Modem: What are they? When it comes to setting up an internet connection, two devices play a crucial role: the ...

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 ...

A good router should be able to take full advantage of whatever internet speeds you're paying for -- but if your network ...

Also called a "gateway," it combines the modem, which accesses the ISP, and a router, which forwards traffic to the modem and distributes responses to the requesting machines. If the cable modem ...