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What's the difference between a switch, a router, and a modem?

What's the difference between a switch, a router, and a modem?
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How to set up Incoming Connection over modem for offline Windows 7 system

I have a Windows 7 computer that will be offline except for a modem connection. From a previous question I have worked around an error setting up the Incoming Connection. (The RemoteAccess service ...
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How can I team or balance two DSL connections? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Is there a sensible way of ‘teaming’ two ADSL connections? WARNING: I am NOT a networking professional (obviously, see below) but I am a programmer and have a decent ...
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Intermittent disconnect: which needs replacing, the router or the modem?

We have a WatchGuard SOHO 6 with the latest firmware (6.4.1) and an ISP-supplied DSL modem. The firebox's PPPoE settings look like this: We've been having a problem lately where our internet service ...
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