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Definitions: modem vs. router
I'm turning my attention to my home network for the first time in trying to buy something to replace the modem that comes with my DSL plan. But I find the sales nomenclature confusing. While "modem" still seems to mean a device that connects your computer to the Internet, "router" seems...
