A router will have LAN and WAN ports where you can plug in the cable from the modem or connect other devices. It typically has lights on it to let you know when the Wi-Fi is connected.

A modem and router work in tandem to deliver you an internet connection. Even if the modem and router are combined in the same hardware, they serve distinct functions. The modem communicates with the ...

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While the modem provides the essential pipeline to the larger internet, the router acts as a sort of bouncer, manager, and traffic director for your local network. The router is a secure check point ...