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 ...

Cable modems are outpacing digital subscriber lines in terms of connection speeds, as household broadband access continues to increase, according to a study released Tuesday. The number of Internet ...

For the past several years, both Steve and Jim have been working in an environment where they felt like some form of backup for network access is mandatory. And, since customers can purchase both DSL ...

Cable companies have given telcos a run for their money in broadband services, and the competition has driven down prices. While they didn’t rack up a body count on the scale of a Gambino-Colombo (or ...

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.

QUESTION: I’m moving to a new house where I can use either DSL or cable internet service, so which is better? ANSWER: Getting a solid internet connection has become a vital resource for us all, so ...

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 ...

This post was done in partnership with The Wirecutter, a buyer's guide to the best technology. Read the full article here. After researching 88 cable modems this year, the Arris SURFboard SB6141 ...

The broadband war between phone and cable companies may be entering a new phase, according to subscriber growth numbers disclosed in a pair earnings reports this week. AOL Time Warner's Time Warner ...

Cable companies won a major victory on Monday when the U.S. Supreme Court blessed a deregulatory approach that immunized them from onerous federal regulations. Now the political spat likely to play ...