Tech journalists (including me) often recommend buying a modem for internet service rather than renting one from your provider. It’s quick advice that readers will remember and, in most cases, it ...

You’ve heard about the Internet. Newspapers are writing about it. Magazines are crazy about it. Even talk radio is talking about it. But enough talk. What you really want is to get on the Internet and ...

Do you rent your modem from your internet service provider? Did you know that you may be missing out on savings on your monthly internet bill as a result? Some internet providers would like you to ...

A modem and router work in tandem to deliver you an internet connection. Even if the modem and router are combined in the same hardware, they serve distinct functions. The modem communicates with the ...

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CNET editor Dong Ngo shares tips on how to best equip your home for cable internet while saving your hard-earned dollars. Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re looking to cut down on your utility bills, investing in your own internet modem and router is ...

Paying your internet service provider to rent a modem gets pretty expensive as the months roll on—but it doesn’t have to. Using your own modem lets you kick those fees to the curb. Today, a ...

When choosing an internet provider, it is rarely as simple as comparing prices. Many people forget to read the fine print or ...

Are you confused about the difference between a router and a modem? You’re not alone. Many people use these terms ...