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Modems vs. Routers: What is the Difference?

Posted: May 21, 2019

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Categories: Ethernet

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Tags: network , internet , ethernet

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Author: Nicholas Watkins

You probably have a modem and router in your home, but what exactly is the difference between them? Each device plays a critical role in getting Internet access to computers, smartphones, and anything else you have with online access. “Modem” and “router” are often used as interchangeable terms, but they are not the same thing.

Modems

The purpose of a modem is to bring the Internet into your home by connecting to a wall jack. The type of Internet signal that an

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Data Usage Rates

Posted: May 07, 2019

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Categories: Ethernet

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Tags: internet , ethernet

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Author: Nicholas Watkins

Most people use the Internet every single day. Everyone who does would likely agree that the Internet is a great tool so long as it works. We have all been in a situation where an email will not send, a page will not load, or a video pixelates and has to stop and buffer. But with the right precautions, you can keep those slow loading scenarios to a minimum.

The first step here is to understand the different categories of ethernet cables. The second is to remember that there is one, single cable connecting your modem or router to a wall outlet. All the data on your network, whether it is on a hardline or wireless, is passing through that one cable. If you have just one or two devices connected, like a desktop computer plus a cell phone, using a regular Cat5e cable should be fine. But when three,

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internet

Modems vs. Routers: What is the Difference?

Modems

Data Usage Rates