In the computer networking world, the three most ubiquitous pieces of equipment are modems, routers, and switches. These are used everywhere from the datacenter hosting Google to the internet ...

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

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Every month, when your Comcast bill arrives, chances are there's a charge included for renting the combination modem/router you use for internet access. It's $10 a month, and that means you are ...

The cable modem you want is a Motorola SB6141. I have the triple play so it needs a phone port. Comcast will not let you use your own equipment for voice (MTA) service. When you return their modem ...

You likely know that you need these two items to get access to the Internet, but might not know why. Here's a quick explanation of what they do. aquatarkus/Shutterstock Not since peanut butter and ...