While there's no shame in that, having a basic understanding of how your Wi-Fi works at home is still beneficial. A good start is learning the difference between your modem and router. From there ...

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 ...

Your Wi-Fi router may be a standalone device, or it could be a modem and router combo, called a gateway. Think about the most central spot in your home, while keeping these guidelines in mind ...

If the cable modem/router has Wi-Fi, it is a "wireless gateway" (see cable/DSL gateway). THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.

They are using a Wi-Fi router to enable wireless connectivity. These routers connect to a modem using an Ethernet cable and then transmit data by creating a WLAN, or Wireless Local Area Network.