2006-06-06 17:55:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Modem stands for MOdulator/DEModulator.
Generally speaking, it is a device that both transmits and receives information over a communication medium.
For example, a dial-up modem will take data and convert it into specific audible sounds to transmit over a phone line. The receiving end will interpret those sounds and convert it back into its original data.
2006-06-06 18:01:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two basic types of modems. The first is an integrated modem that is a piece of installed hardware in your computer. It connects you to the Internet by dialing your Internet service provider's (ISP) phone number. The second is a Ethernet modem you can buy these at an electronics store or if you purchase DSL the company will usually send you one for free. The second is by far the better.
2006-06-07 01:01:29 · answer #2 · answered by deathdealer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a modem is an essential device for connecting to the internet
2006-06-07 00:58:09 · answer #3 · answered by woot!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the modem is the device that connects the computer to the internet
2006-06-07 00:56:56 · answer #4 · answered by butchell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The modem simulates a touchtone connetion via a phone line enabling you to connect to the net, or send faxes
2006-06-07 00:58:52 · answer #5 · answered by imunalia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is consistent of two devices MOdulator and DEModulator i.e. why it is called modem. It is a simple bridge of comminucation between two networks either it is LAN, WAN, or Internal networks
2006-06-07 00:59:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋