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Here’s the Difference Between a Modem and a Router

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Routers, Modems, and Why Knowing the Difference Is Crucial

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

Modem vs router: What's the difference?

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Modem vs. Router: Do You Know the Difference?

Everyone needs internet to stay connected, but most people rely on technicians and their more tech-savvy friends and family to set things up. While there's no shame in that, having a basic ...
CNET

There's a Difference Between Your Modem and Router. Here's What You Should Know

These two devices help power your home internet connection. It helps to know how they function. Here are the details. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure ...
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Here's What A Modem And Router Actually Do (And Why You Need Both)

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 ...
Computerworld

Using a router to block a modem

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 ...