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Home » What’s the difference between a modem and a router?

What’s the difference between a modem and a router?

If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between a modem and a router, you’re not alone. These two devices play distinct roles in how your internet connection works. Let’s break it down for clarity.

The modem is the gateway between your home network and the internet. Its primary job is to establish and maintain a connection with your Internet Service Provider (ISP). When you request to access a website or send an email, the modem is responsible for sending that request to the ISP and receiving the data back. Think of it as the bridge that allows your home devices to communicate with the wider internet.

On the other hand, the router serves as the traffic manager within your local network. Once the modem has fetched the data from the internet, the router takes over. Its role is to distribute this data to the various devices connected to your network, such as laptops, smartphones, and smart home devices. The router ensures that each device receives the right information, similar to how a postal service sorts and delivers mail to different addresses.

In a typical home network setup, the modem connects to the router, which then links to all the devices in your home. This arrangement allows multiple devices to share the internet connection without interference. So, while the modem establishes the link to the outside world, the router handles the internal traffic to keep your devices connected and communicating smoothly.

(Response: The modem connects your home network to your ISP, managing the internet connection, while the router distributes this connection among devices within your home network.)