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

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 ...

Jim Rossman / TNS This week, a reader writes, "I’ve had AT&T internet service for quite some time and still have the original router and modem. Should I upgrade for security and performance reasons?

I'm in Mexico. It is extremely difficult dealing with the techies here as I dont speak Spanish and I have to use a third party - here is my problem. You might find is fascinating and also slightly ...

I got a fiber connection installed yesterday by CenturyLink, and I would like to get my own router working with it instead of the one provided by them (for either $8 a month or $100 purchase). I have ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re looking to cut down on your utility bills, investing in your own internet modem and router is ...

Power outage? Someone dug up a fiber optic cable again? No problem.

Your router’s fastest port is probably sitting unused.

The decision of the Bonn-based regulatory authority for the telecommunications market is unambiguous: “The free choice of terminal equipment at the network termination point familiar from VDSL and ...