Aug 24, 2020 · Modem, Router, and Access Point: What's the Difference? Do you know the difference between, say, a switch and a hub? Keeping straight the devices that help you access the internet is no small feat.
Nov 07, 2003 · Modem protocol standards such as Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) and Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) provide network access for the TCP/IP protocol stack through a modem connection. You'll learn more about these protocols in Hour 8, "Dial-Up TCP/IP."