{"id":14245,"date":"2023-07-27T09:00:18","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T09:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/?p=14245"},"modified":"2023-07-27T09:59:00","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T09:59:00","slug":"turn-wi-fi-modem-into-a-wireless-router","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/turn-wi-fi-modem-into-a-wireless-router\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn My Wi-Fi Modem into a Wireless Router? (Step-by-Step Instructions)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The basic <\/span>setup of a wireless internet network<\/span><\/a> usually consists of a <\/span>modem and a router<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The modem receives signals from your ISP and connects your home or office to the internet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conversely, the <\/span>router<\/span><\/a> receives internet signals from the modem and creates a network in your space.<\/span><\/p>\n

All <\/span>Wi-Fi-compatible devices<\/span><\/a>, including your smartphones, <\/span>PCs<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>tablets<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>smart TVs<\/span><\/a>, connect to the wireless router as the central internet access point.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even though a modem and router are different, they usually cannot work separately, especially if you want to connect multiple devices to the internet.<\/span><\/p>\n

A modem has a limited number of <\/span>Ethernet ports<\/span><\/a> and does not broadcast signals or create a networking environment, meaning you also need a <\/span>wireless router<\/span><\/a> for your <\/span>Wi-Fi<\/span><\/a> internet setup.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nevertheless, you can turn your Wi-Fi modem into a wireless router, eliminating the need to buy another router separately.<\/span><\/p>\n

This post explains how to turn your Wi-Fi modem into a wireless router.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

What Is a Modem, and What Does It Do?<\/h2>\n

A modem is a piece of equipment that receives internet signals from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) via a <\/span>coaxial cable<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The device connects your home or office to the internet by receiving signals from the ISP and transferring them to a central router.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It has an assigned <\/span>public IP address<\/span><\/a> used to establish an internet connection from the ISP.<\/span><\/p>\n

Note that a regular modem only supplies internet signals to your home or office but doesn\u2019t create a local network of compatible devices.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want a modem that supplies internet signals and communicates with your LAN network, you need a <\/span>Wi-Fi modem<\/span><\/a> (aka gateway).<\/span><\/p>\n

A <\/span>gateway combines the functions of a standard modem and a wireless router into one<\/b>, making it the ultimate source of internet connectivity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It establishes an internet connection and handles communication between devices on your local area network.<\/span><\/p>\n

Modems Explained<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n