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No. Some operating systems will say that DSL connection attempts are "dialing," but it's not dial-up.
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Do you need a modem when using DSL?
You do not need a dial-up modem. However, you will need to either purchase or rent a DSL modem, which works differently from a dial-up modem, and is usually outside the computer.
Is it possible to use a dsl modem with a normal dial up connection?
No, DSL modems are meant to receive data directly and are unable to dial. You will need a modem with dialing capabilities to use dial up.
How do you connect 56k fax modem with DSL?
The short answer is that you don't. Sure, you can plug a fax modem into a phone line that supports DSL, but it is just using the dial-up capabilities of the line and not the DSL capabilities. A regular modem like that functions like a telephone and transmits in the audible frequency range and not the higher DSL frequencies. With DSL, you'd use a DSL modem (with or without an included router), not a dial-up modem.
Three broad classifications of peripheral devices?
1.) Cable Modem 2.) DSl Modem 3. ) Dial-up Modem
Why is a modem necessary in computer?
A internel modem in a computer can be used for a dial-up connection service from your ISP. A external modem is used for dial-up, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), and cable Internet. Dial-up = Phone line DSL = Phone line (generally faster and does not cut out your calls) Cable Internet = TV line
Why does your modem always run?
Cable and DSL connections are "always on", meaning faster access for the user not having to wait for a modem connection, as is the case for dial-up.
Which has a better connection dsl or dial-up?
DSL if available, if it is not, then dial-up.
The maximum transmission rate that a modem can attain over a regular phone line is about?
Dial up is 56kb; DSL is about 10mbs.
Two ways of connecting to the internet?
1. Dial-up - You use a dial-up modem in your computer to connect to the internet over a phone line. 2. Ethernet - You connect to a cable / DSL modem with an Ethernet cable, either directly to the modem or through a router. 3. Wi-fi - You connect to a cable / DSL modem with a wireless card to a router, which is connected to the modem. 4. USB - you connect to a cable / DSL modem directly with a USB cable. 5. 3G - A form of wireless internet that communicates using cellphone towers.
What features should I look for in dial up internet providers?
Dial up internet is going to be a lot slower than your dsl modem. Typically you can still use dial up and I believe AOL still offers this service.
Are there any modems that allow free internet access?
if it is a dialup modem there are some free dial up internet providers but for a cable/dsl modem this is not possible as you would need a isp to provision the modem on their network
Dial up cable and DSL are three types of?
Dial up,cable and dsl are three types of?
