Modem vs Router - What's the difference?

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Wow. I could actually UNDERSTAND this. The two different ways of drawing the signals, between internet and modem, and between modem and computer, made all the difference. And it was slowly clearly spoken, and just great. I’m a older person learning. Very satisfied thank you

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Thank you for using language that us newbies can undersstand!

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Modems and Routers made simple. That is the way it should be. Clear, concise explanations with NO high-level tech jargon thrown in to complicate a simple topic. Too many other speakers don't present info this way. Very good show.

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I like how you spoke clearly and simply, making sure not to use complex or unfamiliar words when explaining. The visuals helped a lot, too.

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Great presentation! Good illustrations and clear description of the functional roles each element plays. But without getting lost in some of the details, which is a problem with other presentations I've seen. Like the magic of creating a subnet and translation via the OSI model...

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When your family calls you to fix their wifi instead of calling a technician: :/ edit: oml I'm not saying it's a bad thing, but the fact that they think I'm smart enough to fix the wifi, its nice but i'm not that smart lmao

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For the very first time in my 30 yrs of life, I now know what the difference between a router and modem is all thanks to this video. Thank you so much for your explanation and visual graphics that makes it so easy to understand! ❤️👍👏

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[@hamsterama]

@Vera Don't feel bad, you're not the only "dumb" person when it comes to tech. With work at home, I now have two devices that I need to connect to the internet via a corded ethernet connection. My work laptop, and my personal computer. I connected an ethernet switch to my modem, and connected the laptop and PC to the switch. I could not figure out why only one computer would connect to the internet at a time. I thought the switch was faulty. I called my cable company, and the tech guy who answered the phone told me that I need a router, one with multiple ethernet jacks on the back. Previously, I thought that you use a router if you want wifi, and you use a switch if you want a corded ethernet connection.

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@Vera Hi Vera! Yep, I got my problem figured out. I'm buying a router, one without wifi capabilities. So, I'll be able to connect both my work and my personal computer to the internet at the same time. No, I'm not surfing the internet while working LOL! We're supposed to leave out work computer on through the evenings, because that's when security updates are pushed. Anyway, I'm definitely no computer nerd, I know just enough to get by.🤣

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I always wondered what this was and honestly, nobody could give me an easy explanation. I now know what the hell the difference is. THANK YOU!

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you single handedly fix my 22 years of confusion between this two things.

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I just wasted my money on a Belkin router when I already had a DSL modem/router.... thanks for the explanation and making me feel stupid.

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well atleast you'll be able to extend your wifi range XD

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@@professorgibon7101 I did the same thing, I couldnt get a good wifi signal to my garage so I ran my second router to my garage now I have two different Wi-Fi connections one on each end of the house everything works great,so really it was a blessing in disguise

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Very well explained! I was never sure about the functions of these devices until this video made it easy to understand!

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Thank You for clarifying the difference between a router and a modem. Your excellent presentation makes it easy to understand.

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What a comprehensive analysis of the difference between the two. I always thought they were the same! Thanks for explaining it in clear, concise terms they the lay person can understand. Thanks again!

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Thanks very much I live in my grandmas house and she doesn’t really understand this stuff, so you really helped me a lot on how to use a modem and router

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A modern day router is basically a modem and router, I have one from my ISP works great give 200mbs most times

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Got a job this summer at Best Buy and I'm trying to do research so that I can better help customers with their needs. Super helpful, thanks a bunch.

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Thank you, I finally understand all of this! 🙏🏻 😃

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Excellent video! Modem, router, switch and access point explained in just 7 minutes.

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Where is the router....we have a modem on the shelf....

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Strictly speaking from a student for networking this has taught me way better than my college has in any of this... thank you so much!

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Bro this is the greatest and easy understanding of how a modem and router works. because I never understood where exactly the internet was coming from. thank you 💜

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My roommate and I!

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Excellently presented. I was unsure of the differences, now I know! Thank you!

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Thanks alot for this man! I used to think modems were routers. Please make more basic videos like these!

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Thanks for sharing! I’m trying to set up some wired internet in my home without renting anything from Comcast. This is very helpful in understanding why I need a router AND a modem!

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Thank you for this most informative presentation.

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this guy is so good at explaining and making educational videos. I wish he had covered all CompTIA certification courses!

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Yes but we run about 10 devices on one Modem. I think he missed out on that. It helps having 80mbps broadband.

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you are the best computer teacher i have encountered on youtube! you speak very plain english. you talk at a spead of 50 mph and NOT at a spead of 150 to 200 mph. it seems that today everyone wants to talk faster than anyone else as if they are in a race. now i will go and watch some of your other videos. it is very hard to find good teachers. you are one. thank you very much.

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That was the best explanation anyone could have given! I sincerely hope you have given serious thought to a career in teaching, on some way/level. Maybe even a textbook/tutorial writer in multiple mediums.

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Thanks for explaining the functions of each device in a clear and easy vocabulary to understand. I’m happy I found your channel.

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let me be honest with you, this is farthest the best video i have ever seen on this topic covering all hub, switch, router, modem. keep this work in continuation. u have everyone's blessings who have learned from u.

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I love your videos. Getting ready to take my network + exam 10-006. I always watch your videos as a way to simplify complex issues.

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Thank you sir for teaching us better than our lecturers in University👍🏼

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