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

Connect the modem to a wall outlet with a coax cable and plug the modem into an electrical outlet. Connect devices to the modem wirelessly, or with an ethernet cable to a LAN outlet on the modem. When ...

Expert analysis reveals whether wired Ethernet or wireless Wi-Fi connections are safer for home internet use, plus practical steps to secure your network from attackers.

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. There’s nothing quite like a hardwired gigabit ethernet connection. Well, actually, there is. There’s nothing ...