Yes a modem and an ISP (Internet Service Provider) are required for an internet connection. Depending on the type of internet the ISP will issue you a modem.
One who want to connect to the internet.
To connect to the internet you need to first buy an internet connection. You must then plug your internet cable into a modem. Finally you must have connection to the modem from your PC, most computers will automatically connect to the internet if the hardware is in place.
A modem is important you fuzzbag
You can connect your laptop to the Internet with a cable modem, sure. You will need an Ethernet cable to do that. If you want wireless internet, you will need a cable modem, and a wireless router as well.
'No modem present' generally means an error with the connection to the internet. The Modem is the middle component between the router and the internet, it recieves data from a jack that allows internet access, which is passed through the modem to the router so that wireless enabled devices can access internet. A computer can connect directly to the modem in order to gain internet access and a router is optional not compulsory.. Without a modem, you cannot recieve internet access. Diagram: Internet jack > Modem > Router > Wireless enabled device.
All internet service requires some sort of modem. Whether it is at one's own home or in a public place such as a Starbucks there must be a modem for there to be internet.
Their are several reasons as to why the internet light on the Embarq DSL modem is not coming on. One is the modem maybe in whats called Bridge modem. Which means it just translating DSL signal to a signal your PC can understand. The Firewall and routing of data have been disabled. Basicly the internet light means that modem is hold a ip address for the internet. Other possiable issue is that maybe issue with Embarq Network. Contact Embarq HSI Tech support for any help.
modem is device which is used to connect the Internet to computer
A modem is used to connect the computer with internet service.
your internet is working, your modem is working