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

You’ll be asked to disconnect your current modem and/or router and connect the new modem, then provide some serial numbers found on the unit. Once it’s activated, you can connect your router ...

Modems and routers – The basics If you subscribe to a cable or DSL internet service, your modem will act as a bridge to connect your cable service directly to your computer or your wireless router.

If your Internet connection consists of a separate router and modem, then a private IP address, 192.168.100.1, may provide access to the modem. This can be a double edged sword. Motorola SURFboard ...

A wireless home network needs a connection to the web (the modem) and wireless access to that connection for your devices (the router). That doesn't mean that you need two separate devices, though.