Here's what a modem and router actually do (and why you need both)

What's the difference between a modem and a router? Learn how these two devices work together to connect your home to the ...
USA Today

Modem vs. router: What’s the difference?

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 ...
Business Insider

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 ...
CNET

Here’s How You Can Save Money by Self-Installing Your Internet the Right Way

On average, Americans typically pay $78 per month on home internet-- with the first bill likely being the most costly due to setup fees. Professional installation from your internet provider can cost ...
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How to fix: Router doesn't connect to the internet after a reset

Resetting your router can be a quick way to solve some connectivity issues or to get a fresh start, but if your internet connection doesn’t come back on, it’s very frustrating. Your router is part of ...
Ars Technica

DSL Modem, No Internet Connection

I've been connecting an upstairs computer to the Internet via a Dell Truemobile Wireless router and a Belkin USB adapter.<BR><BR>I would periodically lose the connection so I ran some cat5 cable under ...