How does an external modem connect to PC?

Answer 1

wireless or wired?

if wired simple case of usiing an Ethernet cable, also called a patch cable or cat 5 cable.

if wireless, you will need a network card with wireless capibilty or a wireless 'dongle' that comes with the router, then its a case of set up

A cable modem is connected either with a RJ45 cable or a USB cable.

Answer 2

1) plug network cable from manufacturer into back of modem 2.) plug ethernet cable into back of modem and back of PC

3.) turn on PC and install drivers from driver disk for modem. Follow on screen instructions or instruction manual if available

4.) dial into internet (if asdl)

5.) Your modem is now ready to use

Answer 3

Modem is used to connect a PC to the internet.Generally household & offices use 2 types of modems

(i) Dial Up Modem

(ii) DSl Modem

Internet connectivity through DSL Modems is quite fast as compared to Dial up Modem.

For connecting a modem to the PC , first connect the hardware unit, then install drivers & create a dial up connection and off course obtain connection from ISP.

Answer 4

By modem, i presume you mean the modem that your ISP provides to you to gain your internet connection.

There is two ways you can establish a connection to a modem

Wireless:

Most computers or laptops have a built in wireless receiver that can be turned off or on at any given time. This allows you to have a totally wireless connection to the internet and your modem

Wired:

Plug an Ethernet cable into your computer or laptop, then plug the corresponding end into your modem, giving you a wired connection and access to the internet.

Answer 5

How you attach a modem to a computer depends on the type of modem. For instance, old dial-up modems either went inside the computer and plugged into the peripheral bus, or it sat outside and attached to a communications port -- a type of serial port. With newer modems used for DSL, cable, fiber optic, satellite dishes, etc., they are usually external, and they plug into either the LAN socket or a USB port.

Answer 6

connect a modem with appropriate ports in order to enable that devices to connects then install the driver for modem.

Answer 7

it uses AT commands for modem to connect.