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 ...

Question: I'm really confused by all the ads about high-speed Internet connections. I know they're way faster than a 56Kbps (kilobit per second) modem, but I'm not clear on what the speeds really are.

You can connect a DSL modem to a D-Link router by using an Ethernet cable and then entering your DSL username and password. Most DSL modems have a built-in router ...

Looking for some thoughts on the possible switch from DSL (qwest, 640 up/256 down) to Mediacom cable modem (rep said average of 1.5M/500-700K). <BR><BR>The main reason I am looking to switch is that ...

CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J.–A report by Probe Group finds that cable modems dominate by a two-to-one margin over digital subscriber line (DSL) in North America, including Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Adoption of asymmetrical DSL high-speed Internet services outpaced cable modem deployment in the U.S. during the second half of 2002, thanks to increased broadband competition and consumer demand for ...