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 ...

Router vs Modem: What are they? When it comes to setting up an internet connection, two devices play a crucial role: the router and the modem. Although often used interchangeably, these devices ...

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 ...

It can be easy to confuse the two but here's how a modem and router work together in your home internet connection. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure ...

though its location next to the power rocker switch means you need to look rather than just fumble behind the router. Click image for larger version The nine LED’s on the front of the case usefully ...