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You use a PC modem to connect to the internet. It will generally connect through to your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
It allows either one computer - or a group of computers which are served by the same router - to connect to other systems.
Its designed purpose is a) to send information outwards and b) to receive information inwards and to do both of those things at the same time.
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What two ports are most often used to connect an external modem to a PC?
Serial and USB ports are most often used to connect an external modem to a PC.
What company invented the at command set for a PC to communicate with a modem?
Hayes Microcomputer Products (p.799 managing and maintaining your PC fifth edition)
What is a PCI simple communications controller used for?
A "PCI Simple Communications Controller" is usually a PCI modem, but it can be other, sometimes unlikely devices, such as an audio or serial device.
How important are device drivers?
Device drivers establish the communication between PC's and the device, drivers are the interface of devices,
What determines the speed of devices sharing a channel in a PC?
the speed of a device sharing a channel is determined by the slowest device. Mary
A device used by a PC to communicate over a phone line?
The device you are referring to is called a Modem.
Why does your modem restart your PC?
There should be no reason why a modem should be restarting your PC. If the device is abruptly restarting your PC then is is probably due to a driver problem. Make sure that you have all the latest patches installed for your computer and that your modem drivers are up to date.
What does a modem link?
A modem can link any connected device to the world wide web. Simply put, it links your pc to everything.
What did Dennis C Hayes invent in 1977 and what does it do?
Dennis C. Hayes invented the PC modem. The objective of the PC modem was to enable computer users to connect to the Internet.
How to setup Bsnl broadband sharing on four PC. I have a teracom company broadabnd modem?
A modem can only support one device for internet connection.
How do you get dial-up on a PC?
First, you need a modem, either built into the PC or as a standalone peripheral device. Then you need software to talk to the modem. Then you need an ISP that still offers dial-up service.
What device can you use to connect two or more PCs to a single modem?
A router or possibly a data switch can connect two PC's to a DSL or cable modem.
What does Dennis C Hayes device do?
Dennis C. Hayes' device was the PC modem that he created in 1977. He created a way for all computers with standard serial ports to use software to control various functions of the modem.
How I can carryout usb modem sharing?
The USB Modem is a plug and play device, small in sizes, can be easily carry out anywhere and no additional power is required to use this USB Modem. Just plug the device into your PC or laptop, it will be automatically detected and installed in your PC and you are ready to go! It works almost like other USB Internet Modems in the market.
What did Dennis c Hayes invent and what does it do?
In 1977 Dennis C. Hayes invented the PC Modem, which allowed for the interconnection of computer networks.
When you connect your usb modem to micromax mmx353g to PC it shows no device help you?
reinstall the software in the dongle everytime you plug in the dongle.
Is a modem a widely used communication device?
Yes, whether you have Dial-Up, LAN, DSL, T1, Wireless or Satellite, you need a modem in order to convert the information to a format that your PC can understand. Therefore, it would be considered a "widely used communication device".
