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

The modern internet can be confusing. What is even more confusing is setting up the equipment you need to get the internet to work in your home. You probably have multiple devices sitting somewhere ...

You likely know that you need these two items to get access to the Internet, but might not know why. Here's a quick explanation of what they do. aquatarkus/Shutterstock Not since peanut butter and ...

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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 ...