Both pieces of equipment are needed to connect your other devices to the internet. But the roles they play are different.

Renting a router from your internet provider is the easier option, but a little extra legwork will save you in the long run.

Instead of wiring each of your devices to your modem, you wire a router to it. From there, that router broadcasts a Wi-Fi network. Any Wi-Fi device in range of that network can use whatever ...

A consortium of companies found a clever way to recycle phone parts (DSL router), showing how reusing electronics can improve ...

A modem-router combo merges two essential components of your home’s internet connectivity: the modem, which establishes your connection to the internet; and the router, which distributes that ...

Wondering what Bridge Mode on your browser settings means? Learn what it is, how it works, when to use it, and potential ...

In the ever-evolving world of home and business networking, three devices play pivotal roles: the ONT (Optical Network Terminal), modem, and router. Though these terms are often used interchangeably, ...

As Mobile World Congress 2025 has just started, Qualcomm has announced the X85 5G modem with up to 12.5 Gbps peak download ...

Qualcomm announced its latest X85 5G modem featuring a powerful AI processor to reduce latency and improve speed and coverage ...

If you're bridging an ISP-supplied modem/router combo to retain modem functionality, that's valid. But if you're replacing an old router with a newer model, there's no need to put the old one into ...

Network operators insist free choice of fiber optic terminals applies post-modem and object to the regulator's stance.