Both pieces of equipment are needed to connect your other devices to the internet. But the roles they play are different. Here's the full breakdown.

Xfinity will let you rent a modem when you sign up for its Internet service, but you do have the option of using a ...

Renting a router from your internet provider is the easier option, but a little extra legwork will save you in the long run.

The white blinking light could occur if you haven't activated your Xfinity router device. Before proceeding to the steps ...

Another way to get faster internet speeds is to avoid using your ISP's equipment -- only use the modem they provide. Renting ...

A consortium of companies found a clever way to recycle phone parts (DSL router), showing how reusing electronics can improve ...

Specifically, the ZenWiFi AX (XT8) ranks among the best mesh router systems while the Asus RT-AX55 is one of the best routers ...

With the TP-Link Archer BE230 BE3600, you can upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 without breaking the bank. For just $119.99 list, and often ...

CenturyLink's DSL internet may not offer the fastest speeds but it can be a lifeline for rural communities without other ...

Peplink officially released an updated version of the dual-modem MAX BR2 Pro 5G router. The new router is the same as the ...