and a router, which forwards traffic to the modem and distributes responses to the requesting machines. If the cable modem/router has Wi-Fi, it is a "wireless gateway" (see cable/DSL gateway).

Some people also prefer to hide the Ethernet LAN from the Wireless LAN and the router component should allow this. The wireless routers like the Linksys BEFW11S4 are also ideal for users with a cable ...

The two major components in a small computer network are a modem and wireless router. The modem is wired to the Internet via the cable company's coaxial cable, the telephone company's DSL phone ...