How To Tell If You Have a Modem Or Router?
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If you have broadband internet, chances are you have both a modem and a router in your home.
You can tell if you have a modem by checking the back of your computer and looking for a coaxial cable (or “coax“) which is connected to a device that looks like a small box with multiple ports.
This device is your modem. You can tell if you have a router by checking for a device with multiple Ethernet cables connected to it. This device is your router.
The easiest way to tell if you have a modem or router is to look at the device itself. A modem is typically a box with several ports (for example, Ethernet, coaxial cable, and telephone line). A router is usually a small box with multiple antennas and may have ports for Ethernet, USB, and wireless signals. In some cases, your modem and router may be combined into one device. If this is the case, the device will typically be labeled as a modem/router.