What Is a WLAN Modem?

A wireless local area network modem is a radio frequency device that allows local computers to communicate with each other wirelessly.

A traditional WLAN modem sits on a desktop to serve networking connectivity to the home, commercial building, or general locale.

A WLAN modem comes with a built-in router to direct traffic on the local network.In order to communicate with a WLAN modem, computers require a wireless network card. The network card does not include a router, as it is only designed to connect a single computer to the network..