In the computer networking world, the three most ubiquitous pieces of equipment are modems, routers, and switches. These are used everywhere from the datacenter hosting Google to the internet ...

Not all modems include routers and not all routers have modems. Although, you need both the devices (maybe integrated or not) to get an Internet connection for all the devices in your home. To make ...

Your modem and your router may be similar in appearance, but they have distinct roles when it comes to delivering you an internet connection. Even if you aren't running your own server, it's a good ...

A modem and router work in tandem to deliver you an internet connection. Even if the modem and router are combined in the same hardware, they serve distinct functions. The modem communicates with the ...