The modem translates the digital 1s and 0s from your computer into analog information for the cable or telephone wire to carry out to the world, and translates incoming analog signals in the same way.

Yes, a Wireless Access Point can not function without a router. They can’t be connected to the modem straightway, instead, an ethernet cable is attached to WAP on one end and the router on the ...

Access points are most commonly used in larger spaces (like offices, schools, or large homes) where a single wireless router might not be able to provide strong enough coverage by itself. They'd ...

New cable modem from Toshiba, the PCX5000, that has a built-in router and wireless access point. Makes perfect sense, and certainly a lot simpler than my ...

I got two of those "Wireless Modems" and one access point in the lab, this is junk that was inherited from some other place.<BR><BR>They're big and gray. They each have an ethernet jack and a ...

Wired access point vs. wireless extender For most people, an access point is the way to go. But the first question you'll likely have is whether or not to go wired or wireless via an extender. It ...

Many people even use modem/router combo units, which contain a modem, router, and wireless access point all in one device.