When you sign a contract with an internet provider, they'll typically send you a modem and a router in the mail. But which is which? And how are they different? A modem and a router work in tandem ...

Ok, everyone I talk to that has had a cable modem has had some sort of problem from time to time with it just crashing. Most of the time it would be due to overheating. Recently, a group of friends ...

Everyone needs internet to stay connected, but most people rely on technicians and their more tech-savvy friends and family to set things up. While there's no shame in that, having a basic ...

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 ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Setting up your home internet connection is a lot easier than it used to be, but that doesn’t mean it’s self-explanatory. Terms like “modem” and ...

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Are you confused about the difference between a router and a modem? You’re not alone. Many people use these terms interchangeably, but they are actually two distinct devices with different functions.