2006-07-09 05:07:17 · 7 answers · asked by Allan H 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
It can't brake, but it can break if one of the components overheats and fails.
2006-07-09 05:11:16 · answer #1 · answered by why 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a single lightning strike within 5 miles, causes an induced voltage of 3,000 volts on each meter of wire.
Door bells, alarm systems, AC Power, Network cabling, coaxial cables for TV, and telephone lines all get the high voltage. It is what kills livestock in the fields!
That is why APC makes the ProtectNet for ethernet, why there are APC UPS's with surge suppressors on the back for telephone modems... why there are surge AC strips, all with insurance policies attached and included!
2006-07-09 12:17:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like any piece of computer equipment, modems can malfunction or simply "break". They are also susceptible to electrical surges (i.e. your phone line gets hit by lightning- it can fry your modem). If your modem is under warranty, or fairly new, you could return it for a new one.
2006-07-09 12:11:17 · answer #3 · answered by Plaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drop it on the floor and step on it
through it out a window
maybe already defective or very cheap to begin with
static electricity
somebody spilt water on it
somebody plugged it into the wrong place on the computer
there might be nothing wrong with the modem, it might be the computer
you might have a problem with your phoneline
and on and on and on....
2006-07-09 12:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine is too slow to need a brake. I just tap my foot and wait.
2006-07-09 12:42:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lightning, static discharge, smashing it with a hammer, etc.
BTW, the word you're looking for is "break".
2006-07-09 17:35:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By braking it..
2006-07-09 12:10:39 · answer #7 · answered by Sorcha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋