{"id":143,"date":"2020-03-31T14:59:06","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T14:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-525780-1673707.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=143"},"modified":"2020-03-31T14:59:06","modified_gmt":"2020-03-31T14:59:06","slug":"do-you-need-a-router-if-you-have-a-modem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/do-you-need-a-router-if-you-have-a-modem\/","title":{"rendered":"How do modems and routers work: Do you need a router if you have a modem- Compatibility?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In the internet technology world, there are several terms that confuse every user. You will hear a colleague asking, \u201cDo I need a router if I have a modem?\u201d This is because many do not know the work of a modems and a routers in an internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are my modem and router compatible? Your modem and router should be compatible if both devices have Ethernet ports on them. This will make it easy to connect the modem to the router once the modem is connected to your ISP cable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will try to explore the functions of a router and a modem. We will also explain how in simple terms to choose a router and a modem that will befit your day-to-day activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n