A modem and router work in tandem to deliver you an internet connection and then grant access to your various devices.

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 ...

If you're reading this online — and how else could you be reading it? — you're very likely relying on two essential but easily confused devices: the modem and the router. Without them, most people's ...

However, our internet isn't always reliable. In fact, a CNET survey found that 51% of US adults who saw their bills increase last year say their internet is still unreliable.  Securing fast internet ...

When researching how to set up a Wi-Fi network, you're going to hear a lot of talk about routers and access points. While both help you connect to the internet, their roles in a network are ...

You need two things to establish an internet connection: a modem (or similar device, fiber internet uses an optical network terminal) and a router. Technically, all you need is the modem for a wired ...

When you use your computer on your home or office network, there's a lot happening in the background. To connect to another device on your network and use the internet, you're using two pieces of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. During an emergency power outage, you're probably most concerned about charging your phone and laptop or running your fridge. But if you work ...

Whether you're shopping for internet service or trying to decipher how a router works, we've got you covered with some of the top industry terms. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and ...

If your internet keeps lagging, buffering or dropping out, one of the quickest fixes is restarting your router. Restarting ...