A device that connects multiple computers to a cable or DSL line for Internet access. Also called a "residential gateway," "modem/router," "modem gateway," "home gateway" and "Internet gateway." The ...

When your Internet connection goes down, it often feels like the world stops. For many households and businesses relying on a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) modem, the impact can be even more ...

With existing systems in place, it would cost broadcasters about $2 per user to distribute a movie. Cable modems, or Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) — which will prove dominant in the broadband market?

With Internet broadband service, an ISP provides customers with the cable or DSL modem they need for Internet access. Customers are typically charged a monthly fee to lease this equipment. Did you ...

If you have cable Internet, you probably rent your modem from your service provider for a monthly fee, the same way you do your cable box. You may already have your own wireless router, though many ...

If you don't mind putting in a minimal amount of networking elbow grease in exchange for paying your Internet provider less money every month, check out Netgear's High Speed Cable Modem (CMD31T). With ...

A high-speed, stable connection to the internet is essential in the modern age. So, unless you plan to use a mobile hotspot, which requires a phone plan to function, you need a modem to get — and stay ...