In the past external modems connected to the COM (or serial) port.
However, most modern external hardware is USB these days, modems are no exception.
Yes - Windows accepts external hardware while it's running without any problems !
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Sort of. The IP address you were using can be traced by Wikipedia. The IP address is assigned to you by your ISP, but it can change over time. The IP address is not necessarily assigned to your computer per se, but is assigned to the device that connects directly to the ISP, such as a cable or DSL modem.
Yes, you can using USB.
The volume label of an external hard drive refers to the string, which shows before the drive letter if you were to look at the drive using My Computer. For instance, if it is written External Drive:E, then the label is External Drive.
Yes, you can using USB.
Yes, you can using USB.
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Yes - Windows accepts external hardware while it's running without any problems !
If you have a router the ethernet cable connects to it. If you have another item like a PC connected to a modem you could disconnect the ethernet cable from it and plug in the PS3 until you purchase a router.
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A router is used for connecting multiple computers to a single connection, but it doesn't provide the actual connection. You still need a cable modem or a DSL modem to connect to the router to provide the connection to the internet. Usually on the back of the router there is one port marked internet or uplink that you'll need to connect to the modem you get.
Using the com port
A wireless modem is a modem which connects to a wireless network instead of to the telephone system. When you connect with a wireless modem, you are attached directly to your wireless ISP (Internet Service Provider) and you can then access the Internet. Basically it's another type of modem that lets you connect to the Internet anywhere in your home or workplace without using a wire/cable! Cool!
A broadband phone works by using your Internet connection. It will be plugged into a modem that connects to your Internet.
Yes you can. Just remember to 'eject' it before removal as you would any usb drive.
You connect it to the computer using a modem, wirelessly.