No it doesn't have to be, they can be from any company as long as you run the cat 5/6 from opne device to the other.
MAC/PC/printer to router. Router to modem. Modem to wall/internet. Wired or wireless router is optional, same principle.
Your router/modem may be causing the disconnection. Go in to your router/modem settings to ensure that it is set to keep the connection active ("Keep Alive" mode), and is NOT set to "Connect on Demand". Check with your ISP or router/modem manufacturer if you do not know how to set the router/modem to "Keep Alive" mode.
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.
if your modem has wireless capblility then you don't need a router.
if modem has wireless capability then a router is not needed
if modem has wireless capability then a router is not needed
The default username and password for a Linksys modem router should be "admin" and "admin", the same thing for both. You can reset your router by using the reset button the back of it.
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
The PS3 does not have a router. It can go online with an ethernet cable connected to a router or modem or with WiFi from a wireless router or 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.