Ars Technica

Switching topic to changing from Frontier FIOS to Spectrum cable and modem/router

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 ...
Ars Technica

Frontier customer bought his own router—but has to pay $10 rental fee anyway

I'm on Frontier FIOS at home right now. I'm in Oregon so they bought out the service from Verizon a while ago and I actually signed up with Frontier and got an included Frontier branded modem with my ...
The New York Times

Modem vs. Router: What’s the Difference?

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PC Gamer

Finally, ISPs can't charge you for using your own router

A US government spending bill will prohibit companies from charging customers a fee to use their own equipment. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...
PC Magazine

Modem, Router, Switch, and Access Point: What's the Difference?

Modem, Router, Switch, and Access Point: What's the Difference? What is a modem? What is a router? Do you know a switch from a hub? If you don't know the difference between all the devices that help ...
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 ...