What's the difference between a modem and a router? Learn how these two devices work together to connect your home to the internet and provide Wi-Fi.

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 ...

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 ...

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Security can be a dry subject, but once you begin to learn how to take steps to secure your network, you’ll probably be surprised by how interesting the subject is.

Have you installed your router right next to your television, or even inside the TV cabinet? Whilst this is a practical and aesthetic location for your router, it is absolutely not ideal for your ...