A modem and router work in tandem to deliver you an internet connection and then grant access to your various devices.

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

Most users tend to get confused between a modem and a router while discussing their home internet connection. In most cases, internet service providers (ISPs) give a single box that serves as both ...

A modem and router work in tandem to deliver you an internet connection and then grant access to your various devices.

Switches work like routers but they are limited to connecting traffic within the same network. They can eventually make their way to a router but they have more limited capabilities.

In the case of the combo modem and router, the device actually contains a modem, router, switch, and wireless access point bundled into one.