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                                                                        Modem

A modem is a device used to connect a computer to an ISP.

     Modems generally come in two forms:

  1. Modems used to connect a computer to the Internet through an analogue (non-digital) line, like dial-up modems.
  2. Modems used to provide an Internet connection through digital lines,like DSL modems.

Wireless modems use wireless connectivity technology to connect to the Internet.







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