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Comparing Wi-Fi routers and modems helps understand their roles in your network setup.

Comparing Wi-Fi routers and modems helps understand their roles in your network setup.

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ripa5000
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03-01-2025, 09:13 AM
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A Wi-Fi router connects your devices to the internet, while a modem provides the internet connection itself. Your Telus Wi-Fi plan gives you internet access, and the modem handles the initial signal from your ISP. Adding a router helps extend and manage that signal within your home.
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ripa5000
03-01-2025, 09:13 AM #1

A Wi-Fi router connects your devices to the internet, while a modem provides the internet connection itself. Your Telus Wi-Fi plan gives you internet access, and the modem handles the initial signal from your ISP. Adding a router helps extend and manage that signal within your home.

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Rantruffs
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03-01-2025, 05:04 PM
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You possess a modem, router, or wireless access point. Combined option.
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Rantruffs
03-01-2025, 05:04 PM #2

You possess a modem, router, or wireless access point. Combined option.

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Shandy_
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03-05-2025, 09:41 AM
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Updated the article to focus on Networking section. Modem converts phone line or cable signals into LAN/WLAN connections. Modern models can also serve as routers and Wi-Fi points. Includes extra Ethernet ports and antennas. Edited by LogicalDrm on December 8, 2019.
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Shandy_
03-05-2025, 09:41 AM #3

Updated the article to focus on Networking section. Modem converts phone line or cable signals into LAN/WLAN connections. Modern models can also serve as routers and Wi-Fi points. Includes extra Ethernet ports and antennas. Edited by LogicalDrm on December 8, 2019.