what is the difference between wired router and modem? im looking at bt and tiscali broadband and bt send you a wired router and tiscali send you a modem.
The modem just plugs into your computer and can only be used by your computer. A router has a built-in mini network and you can plug in several computers to share an Internet connection!
A lot of DSL boxes can be both a router and a modem.
What keithlard said, basically. A modem is normally a little box that plugs into a USB port, whereas a router supports multiple network connections - most reasonably modern laptops and computers have a network socket built-in (normally above the USB ports on a desktop, on a laptop usually next to the dial-up modem socket.) Strictly speaking a "broadband router" includes a broadband modem.
hmm wondering which to go for now...prob the bt one i think!
(im getting rid of my wireless broadband and going for 'wired' broadband....however im currently with orange and if i do that with them i have to have low speed aswell theres no high speed non wireless!)
Well I use the comp a lot and I don't like the fact that the house is being filled with whatever it is that that little box sends out. I know theres no proof it's dangerous or not but I don't really need it I only ever use the laptop in one location so it's also a waste of money really!
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A lot of DSL boxes can be both a router and a modem.
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hmm wondering which to go for now...prob the bt one i think!
(im getting rid of my wireless broadband and going for 'wired' broadband....however im currently with orange and if i do that with them i have to have low speed aswell theres no high speed non wireless!)
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How come? Sounds like a downgrade to me (assuming you're not talking about internet access using your mobile) ...
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