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 ...

What is a modem? What is a router? Do you know a switch from a hub? If you don't know the difference between all the devices that help you get online, this guide explains it all. Our team tests, rates ...

Asymmetric digital subscriber line, or DSL, uses telephone lines to transfer data to and from computers. Businesses can set up a wired or wireless network on an ADSL connection to avoid cabling in ...

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A router provides Internet connectivity to your local network while affording some protection for your network at the same time. The modem that you use to connect your office to the Internet has a ...