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The modem changes the files into a series of impulses that can be transmitted across the chosen medium, and then another modem can decode the impulses and reconstruct the file. Modems connect your computer to the internet, where it finds the file that you're viewing on a server and then decodes it and places it on your screen. =)
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∙ 11y agoThe word "modem" is short for "modulator-demodulator" which is essentially what it does. A computer moves data around on parallel wires by applying one or another voltage to each wire (representing 0's and 1's) and the voltage is read at the other end of the wires. This is digital communication. In order for multiple computers to communicate over greater distances, a method was developed to exchange data over a world-wide pre-existing network: the telephone network. Telephone transmissions are analog in nature. Instead of streaming ones and zeroes with varying voltage over multiple parallel wires, signals are sent as analog wave frequencies (sounds) over a single wire.
The device that translates voltages into frequencies (digital into analog) and back again is called a modem. (Actually, a modulator converts digital to analog and a adulatory converts analog to digital.) In order for one computer to exchange data with another via a telephone line, the sending computer must activate its modem and dial the receiving computer. The receiving computer's modem must answer the call, "handshake" to establish communications, and signal its computer to be ready to receive. When this is done, the modems are in a state referred to as "connected". The two computers can exchange data, which the modems translate and pass through the telephone network
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What does What if your gateway is not ready for Internet access mean?
It means that your wireless router or modem is unable to connect to the internet. This could be because of multiple reasons - your ISP (Internet service provider) has issues or your modem/router is having problems.
I have a wireless router, what else do i need to get wireless internet?
You need a computer to access the internet. You need a modem, and a wireless card in your computer.
If I change internet service providers, will the service change?
I do not think if you change providers your internet will change. The type of service will change only if you change the type of internet access. For example if you change from a modem to cable internet access.
Who uses the modem?
One who want to connect to the internet.
A modem is not important to connect the internet?
A modem is important you fuzzbag
What does the message no modem present on your computer screen mean?
'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.
What do you do to secure your wireless modem from intruders?
It is important to enable data encryption to prevent unwanted access to your wireless modem.
Do you need both modem and a wireless router?
How does cable modem internet access relate to bandwidth?
To access the internet via broadband cable, you will need a cable modem. Bandwidth is used for transmitting the signals of the internet to and from your home, and the cable modem is in place to allow the signals to be sent and received.
How do you connect a computer without a cable modem to access broadband internet?
Use a DSL modem....
Do you need a modem and a router for internet access?
If you want to have a single internet connection only having a modem is sufficient.
Where is modem placed in network?
The modem is placed at the access point to a larger network, such as the internet. When you sign up for internet service, the provider will usually also provide and install the modem
To use the Internet you must have?
For just regular internet access, you need a computer and an internet modem (from your internet provider). For wireless access, you need a DSL or broadband modem, a computer to set up a router on, and a Wi-Fi router, and the thing you are going to use to connect to the Wi-Fi router to access the internet.
Can you plug a broadband modem into iTouch for internet access where there is no wi-fi?
NO.
Does wireless modem enables you to have wireless Internet access with mobile devices?
Yes Basically everything that has Internet but if you are not getting Internet you should try getting closer to the modem to see where the problem is!
Can you get access to the internet with a wireless adapter?
Of course, you can. You have to have a wireless router connected to a modem or directly to internet channel.
Are there any modems that allow free internet access?
if it is a dialup modem there are some free dial up internet providers but for a cable/dsl modem this is not possible as you would need a isp to provision the modem on their network
