Here's what a modem and router actually do (and why you need both)

What's the difference between a modem and a router? Learn how these two devices work together to connect your home to the internet and provide Wi-Fi.
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I used an old router on my home network and here's what I learned

We rarely give our router a break until we feel it slow down the Wi-Fi network. So when I grabbed a new router, the old ASUS RT-AC66U just sat in a corner. Over the past few years, I have repurposed ...
The Conversation

Explainer: how internet routers work and why you should keep them secure

Nicholas Patterson does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
Houston Chronicle

Do New Routers Work Faster Than Old Ones?

Improvements in wired and wireless networking mean that a newer router can show you improvements in data and file-transfer speed than your older router. However, purchasing a new router might not ...
Houston Chronicle

Getting a Linksys Router to Work With Cox

Cox Communications may provide you with only a standard cable modem as part of your service package. While this allows you to use the Internet on a single or networked computer, you need a separate ...
Kim Komando

Where to put your router for better speeds

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 ...