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Router vs Modem – What's the Difference?

Are you confused about the difference between a router and a modem? You’re not alone. Many people use these terms ...
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Modem vs. Router: Do You Know the Difference?

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 ...
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Modem vs. router: The differences between the pieces of hardware that connect you to the internet, explained

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 ...
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There's a Difference Between Your Modem and Router. Here's What You Should Know

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 ...
Lifehacker

Here’s the Difference Between a Modem and a Router

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Setting up your home internet connection is a lot easier than it used to be, but that doesn’t mean it’s self-explanatory. Terms like “modem” and ...
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Yes, you can use your own modem and router with Comcast. But should you?

Each month, when your Comcast bill comes due, many of you pay a monthly fee for the device that provides internet access in your homes. Rental for what’s known as the Xfinity Gateway typically runs ...
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Connecting two Macs to Cable Modem (without Router/Hub?)

Is it possible?<BR><BR>I'm getting Comcast cable installed soon and I have very little knowledge of networking computers together. The consensus is to plunk down another $200 for a router and hub. Is ...