AOL

Here's What A Modem And Router Actually Do (And Why You Need Both)

A computer screen showing a video call. - Seb_ra/Getty Images Every home is connected nowadays, which requires having access to the internet. This is through an Internet Service Provider (ISP), along ...
AOL

There's a Difference Between Your Modem and Router. Here's What You Should Know

Don't be intimidated by your home networking hardware. Internet access is important for everyone to stay connected. But most people rely on technicians and their more tech-savvy friends and family to ...
Lifehacker

Here’s the Difference Between a Modem and a Router

Josh Hawkins has been writing about science, gaming, and tech culture for over a decade. He's a top-rated reviewer with extensive experience helping people find the best deals on tech and more.
Business Insider

Modem vs. router: The differences between the pieces of hardware that connect you to the internet, explained

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 ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Should you buy a modem and router together or separate?

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 ...
Computerworld

Using a router to block a modem

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 ...
Rolling Stone

Here’s How a Cable Modem/Router Combo Works (and Why You Need One for Your Home)

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. A cable modem and WiFi router are the heart and brain of ...