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On a laptop it is.
On a desktop compuer it can be done through a fax/modem card or other expansion card.
There are also models that can plug into a USB connection, with no installation necessary.
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Why do external modems cost more than an internal modem?
An internal modem consists of a card that is installed in the computer, it has no additional wires or hardware. An external modem is more expensive to produce because, in addition to the card, there is the plastic housing that contains it, indicator lights, and cables to connect it to your computer.
Would an external fax modem or an internal fax modem or a hand held fax scanner or a stand alone fax machine be installed by the manufacture?
yes. of course ---------------- Joyfax Server Fax Server solution
Most personal computers have a small internal that usually outputs only low quality sound?
modem
Why are external modems more expensive than internal devices?
An internal modem consists of a card that is installed in the computer, it has no additional wires or hardware. An external modem is more expensive to produce because, in addition to the card, there is the plastic housing that contains it, indicator lights, and cables to connect it to your computer.
What is difference between internal modem and external modem on the basis of UART and price?
An internal modem is housed within the main computer. An external modem is on the outside of the computer and connected to the computer with a cable.
Does my laptop need a internal modem?
no, nowadays new laptop will have wifi built. Anyway a internal modem will be dial up.
A modem that is contained within the system unit is called?
internal modem
How do you install a modem?
It depends on the type of modem. Serial modems must be connected to a PC serial port and configured manualy. Serial modems are rarely ever used now. PCI modems must be installed into a spare PCI slot on the inside of the PC, the modem should auto configure. USB modems should be plugged into a USB port and like PCI modems should auto configure.
What is a fax modem?
Fax modem is modem than enables computer to send and received faxes. It can be internal and external.
What is internal modem in networking?
An internal modem is a modem that is installed inside the computer. Modem is short for modulator-demodulator. It modulates by converting digital signals into sound waves for transmission over a telephone line. It demodulates by decoding the sound waves coming from the phone lines and converting them back into usable digital signals. Since it does both, that makes it an I/O device. Early Internet providers allowed you to access the Internet using a phone number so you could connect using a dial-up modem.
Is it possible to transfer data to computer without using internal modem in CPU?
First of all the internal modem is not in the CPU. The internal moden is either in a PCI slot or intergrated onto the mother board. Second yes, There are many diffrent way to transfer data with out an internal modem
What are the devices used in internet?
Routers,switches,internal modem,external modem,hub,etc.
