Optical modem is a device that converts the Ethernet light signal into the Internet signal, and the computer can dial up the Internet only through the Optical modem. A wireless router is a device that can distribute the network to several computers with a network cable and has a wireless transmission function.
2. Different ports
Like the router, the optical modem also has a standard network cable interface for connecting to Internet devices such as routers or computers, but the optical modem has an interface for optical signal input, which the router does not have.
3. Different connections
One end of the optical modem is connected to the telephone line and the computer or wireless router. The wireless router is connected to the optical cat at one end, and the other end can be connected to the computer through wireless WiFi or a network cable.
4. Different settings
The optical modem basically does not need to be set up. The wireless router needs to log in to 192.168.1.1 to set it up, which is a bit complicated.
Do I need a router with a optical modem installed?
1. A router is still required after installing a optical modem. The optical modem is mainly for signal conversion, converting analog signals into digital signals, while the main function of the router is to transmit network signals and send WiFi signals so that multiple devices can be connected to the Internet.
2. The wifi that comes with the optical modem is temporarily used when the broadband is just installed and there is no time to buy a router. It is not the main function of the optical modem, and the experience of the functionality and stability of the routing is very poor. Moreover, the optical modem’s own wifi has a maximum number of connections, and only supports 4 to 5 devices online at the same time.
3. The wifi signal strength of the optical modem is not enough, the radiation range is small, the penetration ability is poor, and the signal through a wall is lost more than half
4. But if there is only one device in the family that needs to be connected to the Internet, and the area is not large, it is not used for enterprises, commerce, and games, etc., it is still possible to use the cat. If the optical modem is connected to the router, not only the dialing steps can be omitted, but the signal is more stable. By transmitting WiFi signals, more devices can be connected to the network together.
Post time: Jul-22-2022