![]() If you're only connecting your internet to the one computer and you want a wired connection (ie an Ethernet cable) for the fastest and most reliable online gaming connection - a (hopefully decent) modem is all you need. Although since the modem communicates with your chosen ISP, you must ensure that any particular modem you buy is fully compatible with your chosen ISP. What is a Modem and What Does It Do Exactly?Ī modem is a device that communicates with your ISP and plugs into whichever type of internet infrastructure you have at your location such as cable, telephone, satellite, or fiber. It has a standard Ethernet (wired) connection which you can either plug directly in the single computer, or into a router to spread the connection wirelessly across your house or to split up the connection over multiple devices. Speaking of which, let's talk a bit about them. Whether you get just a modem, a modem AND a router, or a modem router (combo) will depend on your situation and either option has its pros and cons. However, modems and routers can be combined into a convenient (yet not without its downsides) 2-in-1 device called, surprise surprise, a modem router (or modem router combo). ![]() A modem connects directly to your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and a router connects to a modem to extend the internet connection to multiple devices and/or to enable a wireless signal throughout your home/office/gaming dungeon. ![]() No, modems and routers are different devices altogether. Let's start with the absolute basics of basics for anyone who has perhaps lived under a rock for the past decade and is just connecting to this thing called the internet for the first time. In this beginner-friendly guide we'll cut through any of the complicated stuff and explain what you need to know about this little dilemma so you can easily choose the right gaming networking setup for your needs and get back to gaming sooner rather than later. We'll cover the difference between modems vs routers vs modem routers, and the pros and cons of each. Wait, what? May sound confusing, but it's really not. A common question asked by gamers building or upgrading a new computer is what's the best option for online gaming: buying a modem, buying a modem and a router, or getting a modem router combo.
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