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What is the difference between Cable Modem and DSL Modem?
The cable modem allows the cable provider to plug their service into the back of the modem(coaxial cable) versus the DSL modem allows the phone company to plug their service into the back of the modem(phone line). The DSL service typically requires you to have a separate phone number from your main land line.
Will a DSL modem and router work if plugged in to a different phone line?
If it is a different outlet but the same subscribed phone line you should have no problems. If you plan on taking your modem to another location (different phone number) this will not work.
Is your dial-up number the same as your home phone number?
Usually, the term "dial-up number" refers to the phone number you dial with your modem for dial-up Internet.
Is a dialer capable of reaching the number it wants to call if you're connected through a cable modem and don't have a phone line attached to your PC?
You are using a cable modem with no phone atached to the PC The dialer will only attempt to dial on a modem that is connected to a phone line. So my answer is no it cannot connect to the number that it wants. I woulld highly recommend that the dialer be deleted from your PC as it can slow it down
How do you set up a Nokia 6100 hand phone as a fax modem for your IBM R50 lap top computer?
You should ask your cell phone provider. They will guide you on how to setup your computer to accept the phone as the modem, including the number to dial. In my case, in Indonesia, they provide me with strange number, like *99# etc.
What is a built-in cellular modem?
A built in cellular modem is the mobile hot spot that is on a cell phone. If it is turned on, the cell phone will be able to act as a modem to allow other devices to receive the Internet signal through the phone.
Is a cable modem and a dsl modem the same thing?
No, a cable modem connects to a cat5 coax cable and a DSL modem connects to a standard phone line.
What hardware do a phone and a computer share?
I think the device you're thinking of is a modem. A modem allows a computer to communicate over a phone line.
What is the difference between port speed and modem speed?
Port speed is how fast the computer talks to the modem. Modem speed is how fast the modem talks across the phone line to the other modem.
What is a modem card?
Answera modem is essentaly a phone that is in your computer that alows you to conect to a network like a internet service provider over the phone line.
What is the first item to check if the modem does not respond?
Make sure the modem is plugged into the phone jack
Which option within the Window Control Panel is used to install a modem?
Phone and modem options
