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 ...

Everyone needs internet to stay connected, but most people rely on technicians and their more tech-savvy friends and family to set things up. While there's no shame in that, having a basic ...

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

Hi, I looked through the FAQ pinned at the top of the forum and I couldn't find the answer (or wasn't smart enough to see it anywhere in there). I have a modem/wireless router (Belgacom B-Box2) and ...

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 ...

My mother-in-law bought a linksys wireless-G router and I am trying to help her get it set up. She lives 5 states away, so we're doing this by phone. She's not at all tech saavy (doesn't know a cat5 ...

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 ...

A modem-router combo merges two essential components of your home’s internet connectivity: the modem, which establishes your connection to the internet; and the router, which distributes that ...