Your modem and router are the dynamic duo you need to get online, so long as you don't mistake one for the other.

A computer screen showing a video call. - Seb_ra/Getty Images Every home is connected nowadays, which requires having access to the internet. This is through an Internet Service Provider (ISP), along ...

Are you confused about the difference between a router and a modem? You’re not alone. Many people use these terms interchangeably, but they are actually two distinct devices with different functions.

Your internet service provider is only half the battle. You need the right modem and router to actually enjoy the ultrafast speeds you're paying for. Oliver Haslam has been writing about phones, ...

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 ...

Many people only think about their router when Wi-Fi fails. But knowing when to give yours a fresh start could make a ...

Last time I noted that, for those of us with separate routers and modems, the IP address 192.168.100.1 may provide access to the modem, through the router. In my limited testing, I found this to be ...

When setting up the internet at home, your router matters more than you might think. The right device can impact your internet speed, reliability and even your monthly costs. Many internet service ...

Place centrally in the home for maximum reach. Elevate on tall furniture (signals radiate outward and downward). Keep your ...

Every home is connected nowadays, which requires having access to the internet. This is through an Internet Service Provider (ISP), along with a subscription plan that unlocks monthly access. You can ...