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# [Understanding Network Devices](https://sofiyablogondns.hashnode.dev/understanding-network-devices?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

What is a Modem and how it connects your network to the internet? A modem connects your network to your ISP. It converts the internet signal into data your devices can use. No modem, no internet. What is a Router and how it directs traffic? A rout...

Jan 22 · 2 min read · sofiyablogondns.hashnode.dev  
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-   [#networking-basics](https://hashnode.com/tag/networking-basics)
-   [#computernetworks](https://hashnode.com/tag/computernetworks)
-   [#modem](https://hashnode.com/tag/modem)
-   [#router](https://hashnode.com/tag/router)
-   [#firewall](https://hashnode.com/tag/firewall)
-   [#switch](https://hashnode.com/tag/switch)
-   [#load-balancer](https://hashnode.com/tag/load-balancer)

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