Unfortunately, a voice modem is not standard on this model.
MAC/PC/printer to router. Router to modem. Modem to wall/internet. Wired or wireless router is optional, same principle.
Most modern laptops already have inbuilt modems
if modem has wireless capability then a router is not needed
if modem has wireless capability then a router is not needed
if your modem has wireless caplebility, then a rounter is not needed
A modem is needed for internet and other commuinications. It is needed to connect to the isp, it sends and decode transmittions. For more information, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modem
You should be able to buy an external 56K USB modem at any place that sells computer parts. The modem just plugs in to a USB port, and the phone line plugs into the modem.
a wireless router is needed when internet modem doesn't have wireless capability.
The amount of ram is optional. Many have 512M from the factory.
modem
Dell Mini has Wi-Fi built in it for connectivity. Internal Bluetooth and Webcam are optional. It has 3 USB ports. It was discontinued from May,2009.