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." ...

If the cable modem/router has Wi-Fi, it is a "wireless gateway" (see cable/DSL gateway). THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.

Your connection type can have a big effect on your internet's capabilities. Learn how cable internet works and why it may or may not be the best option for you.

Figuring out which high-speed internet plan to sign up for can be surprisingly daunting when you’re faced with three different types of internet connection: DSL, cable and fiber optic.

Through advancements in telecommunications technology, the emergence of cable, fiber, and hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) connections has greatly diminished DSL’s staying power. While fiber ...