2007-02-22 06:49:47 · 8 answers · asked by Vincent A 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Because you have signed up for Broadband, then the modem they provide you is one that works to give you Broadband speed (via cable or dsl). However, you definitely need it because no laptops that i have ever heard of have a Broadband modem built in. You have whats called a dailup modem. One that uses the standard old phone line and has speeds even rarely at 56k. So you will need to use the one given to you from the Broadband company. Now, about that you might want to make sure you arent paying a rental fee for that. I know many will charge you three dollars or so a month, when you can go buy one from best buy for lik 40 bucks. So just think about that and if they are charging you, it might be in your best interested to give it back to them and buy your own. Hope this clears it all up.
2007-02-22 07:00:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The modem built into your laptop is a dial-up modem. The one given to you from the ISP is a broadband (cable or dsl) modem. You'll only use the dial-up modem inside your laptop if you want to connect to the Internet via a dial-up connection.
2007-02-22 06:53:06 · answer #2 · answered by ruralcomputersolutions 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can just use the modem on your laptop just sign into your broadband account u dont need to use the free 1
2007-02-22 06:53:00 · answer #3 · answered by minty359 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 00:16:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the built in modem in your laptop is for dial up, it is not compatible with broadband, you will need to use the modem that was sent to you by your isp
2007-02-22 07:02:20 · answer #5 · answered by D McC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Modem in your laptop will be a Dial up one....these are pretty much seless these days. Use the one provided to you by your ISP and you'll have no problems.
2007-02-22 06:56:19 · answer #6 · answered by slanty2007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your laptop modem is most likley for dial up at 56k, so you will need the broadband modem.
Chris.
2007-02-22 06:55:47 · answer #7 · answered by GOD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need to use the modem supplied by your isp if you want to get broadband
2007-02-22 22:21:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋