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Router vs Modem – What's the Difference?

Are you confused about the difference between a router and a modem? You’re not alone. Many people use these terms ...
Lifehacker

Here’s the Difference Between a Modem and a Router

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

Your modem and router are two different devices, but they work as a team to power your home internet connection. If you're just starting out on your search for the best internet provider, it helps to ...
Yahoo

Get Your Internet Running Smoothly: Here’s How to Set Up Your Modem

Connect the modem to a wall outlet with a coax cable and plug the modem into an electrical outlet. Connect devices to the modem wirelessly, or with an ethernet cable to a LAN outlet on the modem. When ...
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 ...
Ars Technica

Does what DSL modem I use impact my downloading speeds?

I have a Wirespeed DSL modem from Verizon and was wondering if I could get higher speeds from a DSL modem(I am using XP Professional btw) that I could buy at the store? Some people were telling me ...