Our savvy readers are serious about their in-home internet connectivity and networking equipment, and these are the ...

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That way, you'll have an easier time determining the best router and modem setup for your local network, and troubleshooting any internet-related issues that may arise.

Power off your computer and the D-Link router. Remove the Ethernet cable from the modem's port and insert it into one of the middle Ethernet ports on the router. Power on the router, and then ...

Common router brand names include Linksys, Netgear, Cisco, Belkin and D-Link. A router typically has one port for a broadband modem -- an Ethernet cable connects the two devices -- and four ports ...

OK, so the purpose of an Ethernet cable is to send broadband signals between your modem, router, computer, and other internet-capable devices that are connected via wires.