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

A good start is learning the difference between your modem and router. From there, you'll have a much easier time fixing problems as they arise, and you'll have a better sense of when and how to ...

A modem ping determines if a device is up and running by sending a packet, or signal to the modem. If the modem receives the packet and sends it back, the modem is connected. If the packet doesn't ...

With data rates from the fastest modems, a user can stream 4K video, not only to a phone, but from there on to a big screen and multiple speakers, producing a real cinematic experience.

I, like many folks here, have residential cable internet. I have a DOCSIS 2.0 cable modem which has served me well for about 2 years, but I just opted to increase my internet speeds beyond what my ...

Reports surfaced a few weeks ago that Apple was struggling with its 5G modem development, and that Apple would not reach the 2H2023 target for use of its own 5G modem for some of its products ...

Modem vs. router takeaways A modem acts as a translator between your internet service provider and your home network. A router broadcasts your Wi-Fi network to nearby devices.