What's a Router & What's a Modem Explained in Plain English

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This lesson answers the questions what is a router and what is a broadband modem in Plain English, while also showing you the steps to hook your router up to your cable or DSL modem so you can get your desktop or laptop computer on the Internet.

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[JennOsler23]

I have a question about the router firewall. if i have another firewall install in my computer(the default one) the i add the router, it will slow down my internet connection? because i know the more firewalls you have the slower the internet gets... so it's just like adding a "firewall" from another web page?  note: i do know the main purppose of a router im just curious about the firewalls :D

[videopublish]

I think you might run into problems doing this... I vaguely remember trying to do something like that 10-13 years ago for I forget what reason. You definitely would cause problems for file sharing if you had two computers sharing files on opposite "sides" of the second router. It's certainly not going to benefit you much and generally you'd be better off using a switch (or a hub, but switches are better) if you want to add more computers than your router can handle via Ethernet. Hope that helps.

[TinyBossMgo]

is it possible to connect a router to another router?

[videopublish]

You can connect multiple routers together to extend the range of the wireless network, but they generally have to be set up in a specific way to do this.

With a wired connection, it's also possible, but a switch would be better if you're looking to connect more PCs via Ethernet.

For example, I have a gigabit Ethernet switch in my basement which all of my wired computers connect through, which then connects to my router. Gives me very fast x-fers when I need to copy big files between computers.

[SuperMichael06]

dude just get to what the video supossed to be

[videopublish]

Sorry, I have a certain way I do my lessons which a lot of people like, but hey, it's not for everyone. There's always the "scrub" option to jump ahead if you're in a rush. :)

[TinyBossMgo]

Is it possible to connect a router to another router?

[TinyBossMgo]

is it possible to connect a router to another router?

[Djknoxy143]

thank you very much! I did what you said and it works!! thanks alot!!

I love you man. no homo :)

thanks i love all your videos.

[videopublish]

Hi. Glad you found it helpful. You often can reset the router to "factory settings" (including the password) with a button on the back (the button may be recessed and if so would need a pen or paper clip to press). This varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, but is pretty common.

One thing to do is do a Google search for "reset X router password" (where X is the name of the company that makes the router, like Linksys for example) and you'll usually get specific steps.

Hope that helps.