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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 ...

A modem and router work in tandem to deliver you an internet connection. Even if the modem and router are combined in the same hardware, they serve distinct functions. The modem communicates with the ...

If you sink a ton of money into a high-performing router, you probably expect it to function perfectly. Though, just buying a good router isn’t enough. You need to put it in the ideal spot to maximize ...

Router placement affects Wi-Fi signal strength and coverage more than expensive equipment. Put the router in central, elevated, and open locations to avoid dead zones and interference. Optimize ...

D-Link revealed a new collection of routers and router-adjacent products today with the newest Wi-Fi 6 technology right out the gate. They've brought a new set of products to the market at CES 2020 ...

The Netgear NIghthawk M2 mobile router is small enough to slip into a work bag but powerful enough to challenge a fixed line broadband router. We’re all getting used to working from home, but what ...

Last week we published a guide to "Mac-friendly" wireless routers. Rather than addressing reliability or performance concerns, the article attempted to discern which wireless router manufacturers ...