🔌 Router vs. Modem: What’s the Difference? 🌐

🔌 Router vs. Modem: What’s the Difference? 🌐

Ever wondered what that blinking box in your home does? Let’s break down two essential devices that keep you connected: the modem and the router.

📡 Modem

Think of the modem as your internet translator. It connects to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and converts the signal (like cable or fiber) into something your devices can use. Without it, there’s no internet access at all.

📶 Router

The router takes the internet from your modem and distributes it to your devices—wirelessly or through Ethernet cables. It’s what lets your phone, laptop, smart TV, and more all connect to the internet at once.

🔄 Together

The modem brings the internet in.

The router spreads it around your home or office.

Sometimes, they come in one device—but they serve different roles. Knowing how they work can help you troubleshoot issues or upgrade your home network smarter.

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