Device that might be confused with a router (5)

I believe the answer is:

modem

(Other definitions for modem that I've seen before include "Computer/line connector" , "Device for connecting two computers" , "Computer interface" , "(Wireless) communication device" , "Unit connecting computer to phone line" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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