Difference Between a Modem and a Router. Modem, router – the main thing is Internet! In this article we show you how the devices and connections differ.
When it comes to connecting to the Internet, many retailers throw around with technical terms: DSL, WLAN, modem or router are just a few of them. In this tipps + tricks article we explain to you where the differences are and what advantages the devices bring.
- Connect to the internet
- What is a modem?
- What is a router?
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Connect to the internet
To be able to connect your PC, laptop or smartphone to the Internet, you need a DSL modem. This makes it possible to establish an Internet connection for a single device. If you want to connect several devices to the Internet, you need a DSL router in addition to the DSL modem. Most routers have a built-in modem, so you don’t have to buy an additional device. The router can establish a connection to the provider via the modem. We explained the difference between DSL and WLAN routers for you in the section ” What is a router? “.
Note : The abbreviation DSL stands for the digital transmission of data over the telephone network in a high bandwidth. The English term “Digital Subscriber Line” in German means “digital subscriber line“.
What is a modem?
The term “modem” is made up of “modulator” and “demodulator“. Here, digital signals are exchanged between the end devices. The modem is mainly used for the telephone network or the cable connection. It lies on the telephone line and establishes the connection to the Internet. Since the modem can only connect a single device to the Internet via cable, it is now rarely used for this purpose.
What is a router?
The router is a network device that can forward so-called network packets. Routers can not only establish an Internet connection, but can also connect devices to each other via WLAN (radio) or LAN (wired). In practical terms, the router forms a network between the connected devices. The so-called DSL router has a built-in DSL modem. However, the computers can only be connected to the network via a cable. The type of router that is used most frequently these days is the WLAN router. In contrast to the DSL router, several devices can be connected to one another or to the Internet via WLAN at the same time. WLAN router is available with and without an internal DSL modem. The disadvantage of a WLAN router without a built-in DSL modem is that an external modem has to be bought. The WLAN router cannot establish an Internet connection without a DSL modem.
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