When you use the internet, you’re likely using both a modem and a router. But what are they, and how do they work together? In short, the modem is the doorway to the internet, while the router directs ...

I can hardly hold my enthusiasm. I'm testing a new Cradlepoint router that connects to my Sprint wireless broadband modem. You plug the modem into the Cradlepoint router and turn the router on. Within ...

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 ...

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 ...

The NB9W is an all-in-one unit, with four Ethernet ports on the back side in addition to ports for your ADSL connection and two phone lines. On the back there is also an antenna for wireless access ...

The two major components in a small computer network are a modem and wireless router. The modem is wired to the Internet via the cable company's coaxial cable, the telephone company's DSL phone line, ...

Jim Rossman / TNS This week, a reader writes, "I’ve had AT&T internet service for quite some time and still have the original router and modem. Should I upgrade for security and performance reasons?

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 ...

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LAS VEGAS--Anticipating the rapid implementation of cellular technologies, including 3G, 4G, and WiMax, Netgear unveiled two new broadband wireless-N routers at CES 2010 that gear toward cellular ...

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 ...