A gateway pulls double duty, but a modem and router combo can give you a lot more flexibility and power.

When you sign a contract with an internet provider, they'll typically send you a modem and a router in the mail. But which is which? And how are they different? A modem and a router work in tandem ...

The arrival of gigabit fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) service has shaken up the North American Internet market in a big way. Cable companies are feeling the heat and racing to join the gigabit bandwagon, ...

Connect the modem to a wall outlet with a coax cable and plug the modem into an electrical outlet. Connect devices to the modem wirelessly, or with an ethernet cable to a LAN outlet on the modem. When ...

Telstra has launched the Smart Modem 3, the company’s most powerful modem yet that supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology to provide Telstra nbn customers with faster Wi-Fi speeds. It also includes a ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. A cable modem and WiFi router are the heart and brain of ...

With the looming merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable, consumers might soon not have much of a choice in terms of how much they have to pay for their broadband service. But now they sure have ...

PLAYA VISTA, Calif., May 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Linksys®, a leader in networking solutions for the home and business today announced it is shipping its first Cable Modem + Router (also known as a ...

Optus has released its Optus Ultra WiFi 5G modem and it's a real powerhouse. If you want huge speeds, modern security, and wide-reaching Wi-Fi in a simple plug-and-play setup then Optus has the device ...

The NETGEAR Nighthawk AX2700 DOCSIS 3.1 2.7Gbps two-in-one cable modem + Wi-Fi 6 router has dropped to its lowest price once again. Amazon is once again offering the NETGEAR Nighthawk AX2700 (CAX30) ...

When you use the internet, you’re likely using both a modem and a router. But what are they, and how do they work together? In short, the modem is the doorway to the internet, while the router directs ...