Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A router is technically a device for directing packets of data ...

Buying your own modem and router is a bit like investing in a piece of internet freedom. You get complete control, ...

Chances are, you have internet running through your home right now. And, if you do, then the chances are high that you have a router in your house somewhere. Despite most people having them in their ...

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 ...

Jim Rossman / TNS This week, a reader writes, "I’ve had AT&T internet service for quite some time and still have the original router and modem. Should I upgrade for security and performance reasons?