You’ll be asked to disconnect your current modem and/or router and connect the new modem, then provide some serial numbers found on the unit. Once it’s activated, you can connect your router ...

These two devices help power your home internet connection. It helps to know how they function. Here are the details.

Modems and routers – The basics If you subscribe to a cable or DSL internet service, your modem will act as a bridge to connect your cable service directly to your computer or your wireless router.

I have a modem/wireless router (Belgacom B-Box2) and I'm trying to set up a wireless VPN connection. Can I connect a wireless router to the modem and have that router broadcast its own wireless ...

A wireless home network needs a connection to the web (the modem) and wireless access to that connection for your devices (the router). That doesn't mean that you need two separate devices, though.

If your Internet connection consists of a separate router and modem, then a private IP address, 192.168.100.1, may provide access to the modem. This can be a double edged sword. Motorola SURFboard ...