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2. Wireless router - Wikipedia

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   Wireless router. A wireless router or Wi-Fi router is a device that performs the functions of a router and also includes the functions of a wireless access point. It is used to provide access to the Internet or a private computer network. Depending on the manufacturer and model, it can function in a wired local area network, in a wireless-only ...

3. Residential gateway - Wikipedia

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   Residential gateway. A residential gateway is a small consumer-grade gateway which bridges network access between connected local area network (LAN) hosts to a wide area network (WAN) (such as the Internet) via a modem, or directly connects to a WAN (as in EttH ), while routing. The WAN is a larger computer network, generally operated by an ...

4. Router (computing) - Wikipedia

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   A router [a] is a computer and networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks, including internetworks such as the global Internet. [2] [3] [4] A router is connected to two or more data lines from different IP networks. When a data packet comes in on a line, the router reads the network address information in the packet ...

5. Modem vs. router: The differences between the pieces of ... - AOL

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   A modem and router work in tandem to deliver you an internet connection and then grant access to your various devices. Modem vs. router: The differences between the pieces of hardware that connect ...

6. The best WiFi routers for increasing your wireless connectivity

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   Best deals on Mesh WiFi routers this week TP-Link Deco M5 Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack) (Opens in a new window) — $144.99 (List Price $189.99) Asus ZenWiFi AX6600 Tri-Band Mesh (2-Pack) (Opens in a ...

7. Wi-Fi - Wikipedia

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   v. t. e. Wi-Fi ( / ˈwaɪfaɪ /) [1] [a] is a family of wireless network protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 family of standards, which are commonly used for local area networking of devices and Internet access, allowing nearby digital devices to exchange data by radio waves. These are the most widely used computer networks, used globally in ...