Are you confused about the difference between a router and a modem? You’re not alone. Many people use these terms interchangeably, but they are actually two distinct devices with different functions.

Josh Hawkins has been writing about science, gaming, and tech culture for over a decade. He's a top-rated reviewer with extensive experience helping people find the best deals on tech and more.

A computer screen showing a video call. - Seb_ra/Getty Images Every home is connected nowadays, which requires having access to the internet. This is through an Internet Service Provider (ISP), along ...

Add Popular Science (opens in a new tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results.

Josh Hawkins has been writing about science, gaming, and tech culture for over a decade. He's a top-rated reviewer with extensive experience helping people find the best deals on tech and more.