A cable modem and WiFi router are the heart and brain of your home network. A modem is what establishes and maintains a consistent connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Our savvy readers are serious about their in-home internet connectivity and networking equipment, and these are the manufacturers they trust the most.

Router vs Modem – Which do I need? When setting up your home network, you’ll need both a router and a modem. Make sure to choose devices that are compatible with your ISP and meet your ...

Modem vs. router . A modem acts as a translator between your internet service provider and your home network. A router broadcasts your Wi-Fi network to nearby devices.

Orbi RBK762S Whole-Home Modem-Router Combo An upgraded version of the popular AX4200 mesh system , the Orbi from Netgear offers a fair bit more speed—up to 5.4 Gbps versus 4.2—and it’s ...

1. It can save you money in the long run. Depending on your ISP, you may actually be paying a rental fee each month to use their Wi-Fi router. While AT&T did away with its equipment fees last year ...

With a separate modem-router combo, you add extra layers of protection to your home internet by adding firewalls, WPA2 password encryptions, giving your network a name or even a virtual private ...

Another of our reviews is now online, the BT Home Network 1250 Wireless modem/router review can be viewed here. The BT 1250 is actually a 2Wire device rebadged and sold by BT for use in the UK. The ...