Router or modem?

hey guys!
setting imac , wondering if should have plugged apple extreme or directly modem?
better?

thx!

 

typically can plug 1 device modem, , people make 1 device router, can share internet connection other devices.

unless have specific reason plug imac straight modem, i'd plug airport extreme modem, , imac ae.

personally, time bypass router , plug directly modem when troubleshooting connectivity problems internet provider.

 

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