I am confused as to exactly how something like this works. It is called a "Wi-Fi Router". Does that mean if I connect this thing into my current router, then there is a double NAT situation? I don't ...

For those unaware, Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers in the U.S. and is a subsidiary of Charter Communications. If you’ve ever used services like Roadrunner and Time Warner, ...

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 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 line, ...

So I'm a legacy TWC customer. Yesterday, I got an email sayin that I need to upgrade my cable modem by Jan 8th or lose service. The options listed in the email are to get a Spectrum modem via ...

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 ...

Hopefully by now most of us know better than to rent a modem from an internet service provider. Buying your own and using it is almost always an easy way to save some money, but even then these pieces ...

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Are you confused about the difference between a router and a modem? You’re not alone. Many people use these terms ...