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A cable internet customer can use just a modem if they are connecting a single device to the Internet, such as a desktop computer. Many customers now have a plurality of devices they would like to connect to the Internet at once, such as video game consoles, televisions, media centers, laptops, tablets, computers, and phones. In this case, a device that operates as a router is necessary.
The modem provides connectivity for a single device to the Internet, while the router provides a network to many devices in the same area; the combination of the two allows many devices to access the Internet at the same time. Cable operators may now provide a single device that operates as a modem and a router, in which case, only one device is necessary, since it fulfills both roles at once. Technically, the customer still has a modem and a router, but it is housed in a single device, reducing power usage and providing a smaller footprint.
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Is a wireless gateway a modem and a router?
there has been a misunderstanding between modem and router. some people use only a modem to connect wirelessly and some use a modem and a router. The fact is there are two types. first type is a modem with built in router, second is router itself. this will clear your mind. you don't have to buy a router to go online, just a get modem with router built in
What equipment use for connect from modem to your network?
Router will use connecting to modem
What device will allow both wireless and wired computers to connect to the same network modem transceiver server or a wireless router?
The use of a router that supports both wireless and wired connections would solve the problem, if I understand properly. Make sure it is a ROUTER, not a switch or a modem.
Do you need a new wireless modem?
wireless modem is a modem built in with wireless router, people use router seperately to connect to internet because their modem doesn't have a built in router. you can replace a wireless modem to a wirelss n modem.
Can you use modem cables for a router?
yes
What does a modem do to enable a ps2 online?
If nothing else is connected to the modem you can use a ethernet cable to connect the ps2 to the modem and the internet. If you also have a PC then you need to put a router between the modem and PC and also connect the PS2 to the router which will allow both the PC and PS3 to work off the same modem
Can you use router instead modem?
if your modem has wireless caplebility, then a rounter is not needed
You have 2 computers you want connected to the modem and one wireless what do you use?
a wireless modem means it has a wireless router built in. A wireless router means just a wireless router. if your modem is not wireless, you will need just a wireless router
Is it possible to use a single modem for both wired and wireless connections?
Yes. If you purchase a router, it can route the information from the modem to as many connections as you like within reason.
How do you close port 8080 on a Mac 10.6?
Closing internet ports are closed/open on the modem if you only use a modem or the router if you use a modem/router. Read you manual on the router or go to the manufacturer and you can down load the instructions there and/or look for the FAQ on closing ports.
Which modem router to use with suddenlink?
ipod wifi passwords
How can you connect a computer wirelessly to a non-wireless modem?
You need to have a wireless router compatible with your wireless adapter and LAN cable of CAT-5 at least. Use the cable to connect the modem and the router, use WAN port of the router. After that configure the router for your needs. And you are ready to go.
