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4 hours agoModems, Routers, and Gateways: What They Do and How to Tell Them Apart
Modems translate signals between an ISP and home, while routers direct that traffic to multiple devices; some devices combine both functions.
When we talk about installation, we're usually referring to Windows 2000 turning up on a ticket machine, Windows 7 showing its face where it isn't welcome, or even Windows 10 having a moment on an information display. Today's bork, however, is a bit different. Spied by an eagle-eyed Register reader, this installation is all about the hardware: a router connected to an ATM to provide connectivity.