This is not an uncommon question and the answer is..."Yes, quite a bit of difference!" When you get your computer and want to connect to the Internet, you have to buy a service with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). They issue you a modem which you then use to connect your computer with the phone line so you can access the internet.
The modem translates the data for transmission on the phone lines since the two signals are different. Modems also don't have a built in firewall so enabling your operating systems' firewall is important and even better is getting antivirus software installed.
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The phone connector goes into the modem and your computer then is attached to the modem with an Ethernet connection. The Ethernet cable has a connection that looks similar to a phone line connector but is larger and won't fit in the phone line slot.
Routers Play a Different Role
The router on the other hand has a different function. If you own one single computer in your home you only need the modem to connect to the Internet. Owning and utilizing more than one computer, you now have what is commonly referred to as a network. You can now link or 'network' all your computers together by using a router.
Other computers in your network need to connect to the Internet via the router which interprets data and sends it where it needs to go. A router does not connect directly to the Internet. That is the job of the modem.
Your main computer is connected to the Internet via the modem which in turn is connected to your phone line.
Your router is set up to recognize the other computers on your network. The router is connected to the modem but your networked computers communicate with the router via signals received through its antenna.
Another big plus with owning a router is that if you own a printer with wireless capability, and you own more then one computer; you can 'network' your other computers to be able to access the same printer.
You don't need a router to be able to connect to the Internet but you do need one if you have more than one computer needing access.
What is a Turbocharged Router?
A turbocharged router uses new technology to increase the range and even improve the performance of your router. They are sometimes called a 'booster'.
They often have more than one antenna so that it can send and receive signals better and over greater distances. The extra antennas compensate for dead space you may have and also runs interference from other wireless devices like cordless telephones.
The security of wireless networking is very important and routers come with firewall security measures installed. Users as well as access to specific applications and websites can be blocked.
What a Router Can NOT Do
There are a couple things that a router can't do. One is the environment, storms, power outages, etc., which can affect signals regardless of the antennas and network traffic is another.
Now that you know the difference between a modem and a router and what they are both used for, you can move right along and set up your own home computer network.
Christmas Sales HTC PM7000 Portamate Miter Saw & Power Tool Work Center 201
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Christmas Sales HTC PM7000 Portamate Miter Saw & Power Tool Work Center Feature
- Portable miter saw work station with 4-outlet power center, 8-inch wheel, and storage compartment
- Universal machinery mounts for planers, band saws, scroll saws, and mitre saws
- Aluminum with rubber feet
- Limited time offer: includes work vise and work light
- 33-inches tall; up to 7-feet long; 75 pounds; 1-year warranty
Christmas Sales HTC PM7000 Portamate Miter Saw & Power Tool Work Center Overview
The PortaMate PM-7000 Pro WorkCenter not only functions as an excellent miter saw stand, it can also be used as workstation for a number of bench-top tools, such as portable planers, small band saws, scroll saws and more. Features a quick-mount attachment, outlet power center, storage compartment, extensions that support 16ft. workpieces, adjustable worklight and much more. Blade Diameter (in.): 8, Laser Guide: No, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 10 x 11 1/2 x 66 1/2Christmas Sales HTC PM7000 Portamate Miter Saw & Power Tool Work Center Specifications
There’s no denying the immense popularity of the power miter saw. It has pushed the radial-arm saw to the brink of extinction, and become an indispensable tool for professional contractors and do-it-yourselfers alike. However, to get the most out of your power miter saw, you must get it up off the floor and mount it to a sturdy saw stand.At first glance, the Portamate PM7000 Miter Saw and Power Tool Work Center might just look like a fancy sawhorse, but look closer and you’ll discover one of the best portable saw stands on the market. The ruggedly built aluminum stand measures 33 inches tall by 67 inches wide, but it expands to an impressive 9 foot, 8 inches for cutting long moldings, siding or deck boards. The saw attaches to the stand’s horizontal rail via a pair of universal mounts. In fact, the mounts can be used to attach other compact benchtop tools, such as a drill press, scroll saw, band saw, or thickness planer.
Other user-friendly features include a four-outlet power strip, 8-inch-diameter wheel for easy mobility, convenient storage compartment and three adjustable work supports that have fold-down rollers. The stand’s four legs fold up for storage or for easy transport. And if all that weren’t enough, it comes with two invaluable, add-on accessories: a flexible worklight and a heavy-duty cast-aluminum bench vise.
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