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." ...

DSL is faster than analog dial-up but significantly slower than cable service. Download speeds have reached 10 Mbps and beyond, but the connection is asynchronous. In order to prevent users with ...

I personally never had a DSL. They were expensive, and by the time I was paying for my own internet, cable modems were gaining favor in the United States. They cost about as much per month ...

If you've purchased cable internet service, find a cable port in your house to connect the modem to. If you've purchased DSL phone internet service, you'll need to plug the modem into your home's ...