What Is a Broadband Router that You Need to Know to Enjoy the Internet Safely?

In the past, I think that it was not uncommon for a computer to be the only device in the house that uses the Internet. However, nowadays it’s commonplace that there are multiple devices other than PCs that require an Internet connection, such as smartphones, game consoles, and TVs.

At that time, a router device is a device for connecting multiple devices to the Internet.

This time I will explain in detail about this router!

The difference between a modem and a router

If you want to connect to the Internet, why not have a modem? You might think that, so let’s understand the difference between a modem and a router first.

A modem is a device for connecting to the Internet via a telephone line. In other words, without a modem, you cannot use the Internet even if you have a router.

Some modems have a router function and some do not, but many modems now have a built-in Wi-Fi router. So basically you can enjoy the net with multiple devices without having to prepare a separate router.
However, there are many routers that do not have high functionality as routers, so it may be more comfortable to have a separate router.

Of course, if your modem does not have a built-in router function, you will still need a router.

By the way, if you want to enjoy the Internet using the current mainstream optical line, use an “optical line terminator” instead of a modem to convert optical signals to digital signals. And if you want to connect multiple devices, you need a router just like a modem.

What is the difference between a router and a broadband router?

Now that we know the differences between routers, modems, and optical line terminators, let’s talk about router types. Routers are broadly divided into routers and broadband routers.

What is the difference between a router and a broadband router? In the first place, broadband is an abbreviation for a broadband network, which is a communication network that can exchange large amounts of data faster than ordinary routers.

Now that optical lines have become the norm, and nowadays video and large-capacity data are exchanged on a daily basis, most homes are probably using broadband routers.

Broadband router is recommended from the viewpoint of security!

A broadband router essential for high-speed internet communication. However, the advantage of broadband routers is not limited to the ability to exchange large amounts of data. There are great benefits from a security perspective.

In fact, broadband routers have a firewall function that ordinary routers do not have. The ability to prevent unauthorized access from the outside is a major advantage of broadband routers.

In order to enjoy the Internet safely, I recommend that you check if your router is a broadband router and if not, replacing it would be a better idea!