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modem [mō′dəm] abbreviation for modulate/demodulate. It is a device for transforming serial binary numbers into an audible tone, and vice versa, for transmission over a telephone line to another computer. Also spelled MODEM. modem, n (modulator/demodulator), a device that converts data from a form compatible with computer manipulation to a form compatible with transmission equipment and vice versa. modem Modulator/demodulator Online An acoustic coupling device that converts a computer's digital signals to analog signals, allowing transmission of data through standard telephone lines. See Cable modem, Codec. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Motorola's
SM56 PCI II Soft Modem gives consumers cost-effective, advanced modem
communication capabilities with an easy, affordable upgrade path to
emerging analog modem technologies such as V. The NetVanta 3120 is a fixed-port Ethernet router with an integral
four-port managed Ethernet switch, a single 10/100Base-T Ethernet WAN
interface, and an analog modem for dial-backup or remote management. The company's highly reliable analog modem chipsets can be
found in desktop and notebook PCs, handheld devices, video game
consoles, set-top boxes, and other platforms such as point-of-sale
terminals, and provide Internet access to millions of users worldwide. |
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