{"id":15350,"date":"2021-02-10T18:04:51","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T02:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/?p=15350"},"modified":"2023-01-19T05:42:16","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T13:42:16","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-a-router-and-a-modem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-router-and-a-modem","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Difference Between a Router and a Modem?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Modems and routers are both essential devices for connecting to the internet. Many people mistake the two because they both have blinking lights on the front and Ethernet ports on the back. However, modems and routers perform very different functions. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the difference between a modem and a router, what each device does, and if you really need a modem and a router.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-modem-vs-router-what-s-the-difference\">Modem vs Router: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A modem connects you to a wide area network (WAN) or the internet. On the other hand, a router connects your devices to your local area network (LAN) or WiFi network, and it lets your devices communicate with each other wirelessly. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, a modem is your gateway to the internet, while a router is a central hub for your devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"HelloTech: What Is the Difference Between a Modem and a Router?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hFofmGBTbts?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-modem-and-what-does-it-do\">What Is a Modem and What Does it Do?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A modem is a device that receives an analog signal from your internet service provider (ISP) and translates it into a digital signal that your devices can understand and vice versa. This allows your devices to send and receive data over the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/What-is-a-Modem.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/What-is-a-Modem.jpg\" alt=\"What Is the Difference Between a Router and a Modem?\" width=\"110\" height=\"320\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Motorola-Gateway-Certified-Spectrum-Brighthouse\/dp\/B01LFXQ01I\">Amazon<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The term modem derives from the words \u201cmodulation\u201d and \u201cdemodulation.\u201d When the internet was first created, modems were used to modulate (or convert) the analog signal that telephone lines use into a digital signal that computers and other devices can understand. Then a modem would demodulate the signal from your devices back into an analog signal, so it could be sent over a telephone line. While more advanced technology is now used, the term modem has stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most modems only have three ports, one that connects to the internet, one that connects to a router, and one that connects to a power source. Older modems connect to the internet via telephone lines, while newer ones use cable or fiber optic connections. Modems will also have at least one Ethernet port to connect to a router or computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/what-is-a-modem-what-does-it-do\">difference between analog, DSL, cable, and fiber optic modems<\/a>, check out our article here. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/what-is-a-modem-and-what-does-it-do-1024x637.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/what-is-a-modem-and-what-does-it-do-1024x637.jpg\" alt=\"what is a modem and what does it do\" class=\"wp-image-21287\" width=\"666\" height=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/what-is-a-modem-and-what-does-it-do-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/what-is-a-modem-and-what-does-it-do-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/what-is-a-modem-and-what-does-it-do-770x479.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/what-is-a-modem-and-what-does-it-do.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NETGEAR-Cable-Modem-CM1000-Compatible\/dp\/B0781VN7W5\/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&amp;keywords=modem&amp;qid=1613074301&amp;sr=8-3\">Amazon<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you sign up for an internet plan with your ISP, they will usually provide you with a modem. However, your internet provider will often charge you a monthly fee for, and purchasing your own modem will usually save you money after only six months or so. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"hello-1128823883\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/tech-support\/for\/networking?utm_campaign=Blog-BannerAd_Wifi-and-networking_General&#038;utm_content=Need-professional-help-with-your-internet-TALL\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"adv-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WiFi-General-Need-professional-help-with-your-internet-TALL.png\" alt=\"WiFi General Need professional help with your internet TALL\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WiFi-General-Need-professional-help-with-your-internet-TALL.png 555w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WiFi-General-Need-professional-help-with-your-internet-TALL-247x300.png 247w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WiFi-General-Need-professional-help-with-your-internet-TALL-210x255.png 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" class=\"advanced-ads-image-detect\" width=\"555\" height=\"675\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-router-and-what-does-it-do\">What Is a Router and What Does It Do?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A router is a networking device that distributes (or routes) your internet connection from your modem to the devices in your network. This allows you to connect to the internet from your computer, mobile phone, smart TV, and other wired or wireless devices.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/What-is-a-Router.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/What-is-a-Router.jpg\" alt=\"what is a router \" width=\"666\" height=\"0\"  \/><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The main function of a router is to distribute your internet traffic to the correct device in your network. It does this by assigning all your devices an IP address, so when you try to open a website on your computer, it doesn\u2019t get sent to your smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A router creates your local network and lets you manage its settings. With a router, you can enable security settings, prioritize traffic to certain devices, and more. A router also lets your devices communicate with one another over the network. For example, a router lets you change the settings of your smart home devices by using an app on your smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/main-qimg-98153fbb0fbfc4511ee741e031c8ce4a.png\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/main-qimg-98153fbb0fbfc4511ee741e031c8ce4a.png\" alt=\"main qimg 98153fbb0fbfc4511ee741e031c8ce4a\" class=\"wp-image-25150\" width=\"666\" height=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/main-qimg-98153fbb0fbfc4511ee741e031c8ce4a.png 800w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/main-qimg-98153fbb0fbfc4511ee741e031c8ce4a-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/main-qimg-98153fbb0fbfc4511ee741e031c8ce4a-770x433.png 770w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/main-qimg-98153fbb0fbfc4511ee741e031c8ce4a-210x118.png 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are many different types of routers, but the two most common ones are wired and wireless routers. Wired (or hard-lined) routers need to be connected to your computers and other devices with a wired Ethernet connection. WiFi routers use built-in antennas to transmit your network\u2019s internet signal wirelessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most routers have several Ethernet ports that allow you to connect to your devices via an Ethernet cable. They also have one Ethernet port that needs to be connected to a modem, so it can send and receive information from the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in the market for a new router, check out our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/best-wifi-6-router\">best routers for any budget<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"egg-container egg-list\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"egg-listcontainer\">\n                    \n<div class=\"cegg-list-logo-title cegg-mt5 cegg-mb15 visible-xs text-center\">\n    <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\n                                           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B079JD7F7G?tag=hell02-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\">TP-Link AC1750 Smart WiFi Router (Archer A7) -Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router for...<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-products\">\n    <div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-2 col-xs-12 cegg-image-cell\">\n                    <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B079JD7F7G?tag=hell02-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31OvP1yq0LL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"TP-Link AC1750 Smart WiFi Router (Archer A7) -Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router for Home, Works with Alexa, VPN Server, Parental Control, QoS\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/>            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-md-5 col-sm-5 col-xs-12 cegg-desc-cell hidden-xs\">\n        <div class=\"cegg-no-top-margin cegg-list-logo-title\">\n            <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\n                                                   href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B079JD7F7G?tag=hell02-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\">TP-Link AC1750 Smart WiFi Router (Archer A7) -Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router for...<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-3 col-xs-12 cegg-price-cell text-center\">\n        <div class=\"cegg-price-row\">\n\n                                                    <div title=\"Last updated on April 30, 2026 4:35 am\"\n                     class=\"cegg-lineheight15 stock-status status-outofstock\">\n                         out of stock                <\/div>\n            \n            \n                                \n\n                                        <div class=\"cegg-font60 cegg-lineheight15\">\n                    as of April 30, 2026 4:35 am                    <i class=\"egg-ico-info-circle cegg-disclaimer\" title=\"As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 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A router needs to be connected to the modem in order for it to distribute the internet connection to your devices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that said, there is no need to get a separate modem and router when you\u2019re setting up your home internet connection. These days, there are devices that come with the functions of both a modem and a router. Check out our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/best-modem-router-combo\">best modem router combos<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"hello-154619075\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/speed?utm_campaign=Blog-BannerAd_Wifi-and-networking_WiFi-speed-test&#038;utm_content=How-fast-is-your-wifi-SQUARE\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"adv-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WiFi-WiFi-Speed-Test-How-Fast-Is-Your-WiFi-SQUARE.png\" alt=\"WiFi WiFi Speed Test How Fast Is Your WiFi SQUARE\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WiFi-WiFi-Speed-Test-How-Fast-Is-Your-WiFi-SQUARE.png 555w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WiFi-WiFi-Speed-Test-How-Fast-Is-Your-WiFi-SQUARE-300x271.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WiFi-WiFi-Speed-Test-How-Fast-Is-Your-WiFi-SQUARE-210x190.png 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" class=\"advanced-ads-image-detect\" width=\"555\" height=\"502\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p> <em>HelloTech editors choose the products and services we write about. 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