Modem, Router, and Access Point: What’s the Difference?

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Sep 4, 2018 · 5 min read

Do you know the difference between, say, a switch and a hub? Keeping straight the devices that help you access the internet is no small feat. This guide explains it all.

By Whitson Gordon

Connecting to the internet seems simple. You hop on your Wi-Fi, load up Facebook, and boom: you’re connected! But when something goes wrong — or it’s time to…

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