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 – DSL, cable or other hardware types connected to both the AP/router and external line leading to an Internet Service Provider.
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Hardware that allows your computer to connect to the internet via a phone connection.
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Connects a terminal or computer to a communications network via a telephone line. Modems turn digital pulses from the computer into frequencies within the audio range of the telephone system. When act [..]
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From MOdulate and DEModulate. An electronic device which is used to connect computer systems using a telephone line for transmitting data.
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(Modulator-Demodulator) An electronic device that can be used to connect computers and terminals over communication lines.
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Mostly used over phone lines, a device that converts electronic stored information from point a. to point b.
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"device to convert digital signals to analog and vice versa," 1958, coined from first elements of modulator + demodulator.
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A device that connects two computers together over a telephone or cable line by converting the computer's data into an audio signal. Modem is a contraction for the process it performs : modulate-demodulate.
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A contraction for "modulation/demodulation," it is the device that converts a digital bit stream into an analog signal (and Back again) so computers can communicate across phone lines. Source: Lazworld
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A device that enables a computer to send and receive information over a normal telephone line. Modems can either be external (a separate device) or internal (a board located inside the computer's [..]
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MOdulator DEModulator A device that connects a computer to a phone line.allowing a computer to talk to other computers through the phone system.
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  MOdulator/DEModulator. Device for converting data signals to/from forms suitable for transmission over an analogue voice channel.
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(MOdulator, DEModulator) A device that connects a computer to a phone line. A telephone for a computer. A modem allows a computer to talk to other computers through the phone system. Basically, modems [..]
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a device that modulates and demodulates telephone toned to allow for the multiplexing of information on the telephone network.
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A hardware device that allows computers to communicate with each other by transmitting signals over telephone lines enabling what is called "dial-up access." Modems come in different speeds. The higher the speed, the faster the data transmission.
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A device that can covert data signals between analog and digital signaling systems.
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 A device that allows a computer to connect
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Short for modulator/demodulator. A modem is used between a computer and a phone or cable line to convert the computer's digital signal to an analog signal for the line and vice versa.
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Acronym for modulator/demodulator. 1. In general, a device that both modulates and demodulates signals. 2. In wireless, a device (or component of a device) that provides a standard interface for data [..]
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A modulating and demodulating device that converts digital signals for transmission (e.g. for sending/receiving faxes or e-mail via the telephone network).
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(from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line A modem (modulator-demodulator) is a device that modulates an [..]
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A device used to connect to the Internet using either cable or phone lines. Modems can be used to establish a dial-up, high-speed DSL, or Cable Internet connection. Current modems al [..]
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Short for MOdulation/DEModulation, it is a device that can convert a digital bit stream into an analog signal (modulation) and can convert incoming analog signals back into digital signals (demodulati [..]
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(ISO) A functional unit that modulates and demodulates signals. One of the functions of a modem is to enable digital data to be transmitted over analog transmission facilities. The term is a contracti [..]
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Definition MOdulator-DEModulator.... A communication device that modulates (varies ,changes or alters) analog signal for encoding digital data. Transmitting it,it then demodulates (decodes)that data. [..]
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Acronym for modulator/demodulator. 1. In general, a device that both modulates and demodulates signals. 2. In computer communications, a device used for converting digital signals into, and recovering them from, quasi-analog signals suitable for transmission over analog communications channels. Note: Many additional functions may be added to a mode [..]
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abbreviation for "modulator/demodulator." Modems allow the transmission of data between computers (digital devices) over analog lines. Modems are required for connectivity where broa [..]
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A device that allows a PC to communicate and exchange information with other modem-equipped computers via telephone lines. The current standard for modems is 56k, which allows you to transfer data at up to 56,000 bits per second.
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WebGuest Dictionary Contraction of MOdulator-DEModulator. A modem allows computers to transmit information to each other via ordinary telephone lines.
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This is the abbreviation for MOdulator-DEModulator, an electronic device which converts (modulates) digital data from the computer to a form which can be transmitted over the telephone (analog) line. The modem also converts the telephone line data back to computer data (demodulates). NCSA
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Modem is a term created from the beginning letters of two other words viz. MOdulation and DEModulation. The term implies changing of data from digital to analog and then back to digital.
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is a piece of hardware which lets your computer and your telephone talk to each other so you can be connected to the internet. The speed of a modem is measured in Mb.
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Short for Modulator/Demodulator, it's the little piece of hardware that allows your computer to communicate over existing phone lines.
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A modem is a device that allows computers to transmit information to each other via ordinary telephone lines.
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(mō´dem) (n.) Short for modulator-demodulator. A modem is a device or program that enables a computer to transmit data over, for example, telephone or cable lines. Computer information is stored digit [..]
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A device that you connect to your computer and phone line that allows computers to talk to each other. A modem allows access to the Internet.
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A contraction of modulator-demodulator, originally a peripheral device capable of converting digital pulses into analog frequencies for transmission over telecommunication lines and data received in a [..]
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Contradiction of modulator-demodulator. A device that converts signals transmitted over communication facilities; for example, converts analog voice signals to digital signals.
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Stands for MOdulator/DEModulator - a device that translates the digital information from your computer into analogue signals that can be passed down an ordinary telephone line. This allows one compute [..]
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Internal or external hardware which enables the computer to send and receive information over a telephone line.
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An acronym for MOdulator / DEModulator. The modem is a device that will connect a computer to the internet over regular telephone lines. Also used in FAX machines and other various electronics devices [..]
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A device which converts digital signals into analog signals (and back) for transmission over telephone lines (modulator and demodulator).
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Converts digital data into analog data, so it can be sent over phone lines. Changes analog into digital when receiving data.
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(MOdulator, DEModulator) - An electronic device that lets computers communicate with one another, much as telephones work with people. The name is derived from "modulator-demodulator" becaus [..]
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Short for modulator/demodulator. A device which converts computer data to a signal that can be transmitted over a standard telephone line. It can also reconvert a signal coming into a computer via a t [..]
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modem is short for modulator/demodulator. A device that connects your computer to the Internet, over a phone line. Modems work at different speeds; the faster the speed, the faster that information fl [..]
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MOdulator, DEModulator.  A device which, when connected to your computer and activated, makes a sound somewhat like a flock of magpies being strangled. It translates digital signals produced by the co [..]
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A peripheral device used to connect one computer to another over a phone line
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A device that connects your computer to a telephone line in order to send and receive information by way of the Internet.
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A device that connects your computer to the Internet, when you are not connected via a LAN (local area network, such as at work or on a campus.) Most people connect to a modem when using a home comput [..]
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Device which places and receives data signals over a common carrier’s communication facility.
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De-Converts signals from an external source to a form that can be used by communications or computer systems. Some Freeview adapters like the Netgem i-player feature a modem, enabling you to use the internet through your TV.
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Modulator/demodulator; a telephone-like device that transmits and receives data.
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A device that enables computers to interact with each other via telephone lines by converting digital signals to analog for transmitting and back to digital for receiving.
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Contradiction of modulator-demodulator. A device that converts signals transmitted over communication facilities; for example, converts analog voice signals to digital signals.
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A modem is a device that enables your data to be transferred into the mobile network or to be received from the network.
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An acronym for modulator-demodulator. This device is found in all facsimile equipment. At the transmitting end it converts a digital signal to an analog signal, and at the receiving end it reconverts the analog signal to a digital signal.
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Type of communications device which uses an ordinary telephone line to dial the host
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An acronym for modulator-demodulator. This device is found in all facsimile equipment. At the transmitting end it converts a digital signal to an analog signal, and at the receiving end it reconverts the analog signal to a digital signal.
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A device that allows a computer to receive and transmit data over standard telephone lines. A modem takes digital data and converts it to telephone signals, and the modem at the other end takes the analog data and converts it back to digital. Most computers use modems to connect to the Internet and the World Wide Web. Modems come in different speed [..]
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Short for Modulator/Demodulator, a modem is a device that allows remote computers to communicate, to transmit and receive data using telephone lines. Learn more: Getting Connected: Modems
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The device used to allow a computer to communicate with another computer over a telephone line. It is needed because the computer’s information is in digital form and information on many tele [..]
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Modulator/demodulator device that converts digital data to/from analog signals for transmission over analog facilities.
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Modulator-demodulator. Device used for converting a digital signal into tones that can be transmitted down a telephone wire.
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Modulator-demodulator. Device attached between a computer and a phone to convert data from the form which the computer uses to a form suitable for transmission through the phone and the Internet and c [..]
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A modem is the essential piece of kit that connects your computer to the ISP so you can access the internet.
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A device that lets your computer send and receive infor-mation over a normal telephone line. To connect to the Internet you need a modem that will connect to the ISP with which you have an account. A modem works by converting data into sounds that can then be transmitted over the telephone.
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(MOdulator, DEModulator)
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A modem (modulator/demodulator) is the hardware required to connect telephone lines and is important for dial-up connections to the Internet. It allows a computer to talk to other computer through the [..]
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A device that lets your computer communicate with other computers over phone lines. Modem stands for "modulator-demodulator". Most modems operate at 28,800 baud. Both 33,600 and 57,600 baud modems are also available.
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Modem, an acronym for modulator/demodulator, is a device that allows one computer to "talk" with another over a standard telephone line. Modems act as a kind of interpreter betwe [..]
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Modulator Demodulator. Device that converts digital signals (how our computers talk) into analog signals (how phones talk) and the other way around. Used to connect computers to the Internet by a dial [..]
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Modulator/demodulator - a device that converts digital signals to analogue (and vice versa), thus allowing transmission of data.
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(MOdulator, DEModulator) -- A device that you connect to your computer and to a phone line, that allows the computer to talk to other computers through the phone system. Basically, modems do for compu [..]
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A device that is used to connect your computer to a network (such as the internet) over a long distance.
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 A modem is a device which allows a connection to be transmitted from an Internet Service Provider to devices within the home or office.
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Modem is an abbreviation for 'modulator-demodulator'; you need one of these to connect to the internet (Broadband or Dial-up). Most routers contain a built in ADSL modem.
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A modem allows two computers to communicate over ordinary phone lines. It derives its name from modulate / demodulate, the process by which it converts digital computer data back and forth for use wit [..]
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Short for "modulator-demodulator", a device that lets you access the Internet by turning information from your computer into a signal that can travel along the Internet and vice-vers [..]
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A device that connects a computer to a phone line or a telphone for a computer. A modem allows a computer to talk to other computers through the phone system.
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(MOdulator, DEModulator) -- A device used to convert serial digital data to a signal for transmission over a telephone network.
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A peripheral device, also known as MO
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modem is short for modulator/demodulator. A device that connects your computer to the Internet, over a phone line. Modems work at different speeds; the faster the speed, the faster that information flows to (and from) your computer. Although you can access the Internet with a modem of any speed, it is desirable to go as fast as possible. A modem� [..]
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This is the software that manages your electronic device. The two most common computer operating systems are Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS. Two popular smartphone operating systems are Apple iOS and Android from Google.
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A piece of equipment that changes analog waves to digital so that it can display on your computer. A modem connects you to the internet.
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A modem is a device that is used to connect your computer to the internet. If you use dial up internet you will have a modem.
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A device enabling a computer to send/receive information over a normal telephone line. The term modem stands for "modulator-demodulator", describing the way in which digital computer data is [..]
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modulator-demodulator - a device that converts digital signals to analogue and vice-versa so that digital information can be transmitted over analogue communication facilities, such as telephone lines.
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A device used to transform digital data sent by a computer to analog format suitable for transmission over a telephone line. It also transforms analog signals back to the digital form. A modem is requ [..]
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Connects the computer to the Internet. A Cable Modem is used with Cable Internet connections while a DSL Modem is used with DSL Internet service.
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MOdulator/DEModulator-a device that you connect to your computer and to a phone line that allows the computer to talk to other computers through the phone system. Basically, modems do for computers what a telephone does for humans.
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A shortened version of "modulator/demodulator," this is the word for a communications device that sends computer transmissions over a standard telephone line.
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A hardware
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A modem is a little box that connects to your computer, or it may be built right inside your computer. It is used to sends message from one computer to another. ....You need a modem because computers [..]
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A modem is the device that allows a computer to connect to the Internet via a telephone line.
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A piece of equipment that connects a computer to a data transmission line (typically a telephone line).
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(n) (from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line
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A device that enables a computer to send and receive information over a telephone line. Internal modems are circuit cards that are plugged straight into the computer's motherboard. External modems are small electronic boxes attached to the serial port with a cable.
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 - Device utilized to convert computer data into sound that can be transmitted over phone lines. First used to send telegrams the modem received the name from the process of modulation and demodulation at the receiving end.
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A modem is a contraction of modulator-demodulator. The device is used to connect data equipment to a communication line. Modems are commonly used to connect computer equipment to telephone lines.
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A modulator / demodulator unit used for data transmission. It converts digital data into analogue tones when transmitting over standard voice-grade telephone lines and reverses this process when receiving.
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Acronym for MOulate DEModulate. An electronic device that attaches to a computer and links that computer to the online world via a telephone line. Modems are available for any computer, can be internal or external, and come in several speeds, known as the baud rate. The higher the baud rate, the faster the modem. A modem of 56,000 baud is now consi [..]
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A modem converts the computers digital data into analog data, allowing it to be transmitted across telephone wires that can carry only analog signals. The modem also converts the incoming analog data [..]
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A modem allows somebody to use normal phone lines to dial-up to the Internet. It "modulates" digital-data using sound waves. In the old days, it would do this by using a technique where a [..]
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modulator/demodulator. A device that allows computers to link over a telecommunications channel by converting digital data into electrical or radio signals and reconverting those signals back into dig [..]
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Short for modulator/demodulator, a device that converts digital signals to analog tones and vice versa so that systems based on electronic memories can interface over telephone lines.
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    Abbreviation for modulator-demodulator.  A device that converts data from one form into another, as from one form usable in data processing to another form usable in telephonic transmission.
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Acronym for modulator-demodulator, a device that converts digital signals to analog tones and vice versa so computers can communicate over telephone lines.
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Modulator / Demodulator. A device used to provide digital data communications between two separate microprocessing units. The modulator converts digital information into tomes that are transmitted over telephone lines and the demodulator changes the received tones back to digital data.
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Acronym for modulator-demodulator. (1) A device that modulates and demodulates signals, primarily converting digital signals into quasi-analog signals for transmission an [..]
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  MOdulator DEModulator. A piece of communications equipment, which enables a computer to send transmissions through normal telephone lines. *** The Information Security Glossary ***
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Modulator/demodulator, a device used to transmit and receive digital data over normally analog communications lines, usually as an audio signal on telephone circuits. A modem attached to a computer performs a digital-to-analog conversion (modulation) of data and transmits them to another modem which performs a analog-to-digital conversion (demodula [..]
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 Shorthand for modulator/de-modulator, a hardware device that allows a computer to transmit and receive information over telephone lines. A modem converts digital data from computers into analog data that can be transmitted over the telephone lines. Traditional modems can carry data at speeds of up to 56Kbps.  
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n. módem
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Comes from "MOdulator/DEModulator". A device or a component of a device used for transferring information. Information is encoded (the modem modulates the signal) and decoded (the signal is [..]
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Modulator/Demodulator. The device used to translate digital signals to analogue signals for transmission over an analogue carrier.
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Modulator/Demodulator. Enables transmission of digital data over standard analog phone lines and cable video systems.
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device for the transmission of data via dialup networking.
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Equipment that sends digital information over Telephone lines. The term Modem is a short form of the phrase modulator-demodulator.
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A modem is a network device that both modulates and demodulates analog carrier signals (called sine waves) for encoding and decoding digital information for processing. Modems accomplish both of these [..]
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From MOdulate/DEModulate, a modem is a device that encodes (by modulation of a carrier signal) digital data for transmission over an analog phone connection, and decodes a received analog signal back into a digital stream. Modems are best known for connecting two computers over the telephone system, but different forms of modems using other analog [..]
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A modulating and demodulating device that converts digital signals for transmission (e.g. for sending/receiving faxes or e-mail via the telephone network).
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An abbreviation for modulator-demodulator. A modem is a piece of computer hardware (could be internal or external) used to send data through telephone or cable lines. While data on a computer is store [..]
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A modulator-demodulator. A hardware device used to connect a digital computer to an analogue telephone network by turning analogue signals into digital signals, and vice versa.
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A modulator/demodulator. When two computers communicate over telephone lines and similar media, digital signals must be converted to analog during transmission, then back again to digital at the desti [..]
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A modem is a device or program that helps a computer transmit data, e.g. phone or cable lines.
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A device that converts digital signals from a computer to analog signals for transmission over phone lines.
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A modem is defined as a device used to connect the computer to a telephone line, often for the purpose of connecting to on-line services. A modem can either be located internally in the PC, or can be an external device.
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device which allows interaction between telephone and computer.
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A piece of hardware that lets a computer talk to another computer over a phone line.
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Hardware that lets a computer talk to another computer over a phone line.
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The term modem is a contraction for modulator/ demodulator. Modems are used to convert binary data into analog signals suitable for transmission across a telephone network.
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 Modulator/demodulator; a telephone-like device that transmits and receives data.modified atmosphere packaging (MAP): 
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  A device that lets one computer talk to another computer via the telephone line.
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A device that allows digital data to be sent and received over telephone lines.
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A circuit or device that performs both modulation and Demodulation. See also Modem Specifications. A device used for converting digital, signals into, and recovering them from, quasi-analog signals su [..]
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A hardware device that converts digital computer data into analog tones that can be transmitted over dial-up telephone circuits.
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modem; a device that encodes digital computer signals into analog telephone signals and vice-versa. It allows computers to communicate over a phone line.
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A modem is a device for sending computer data over a voice phone line.
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A device that allows computers to exchange data over phone lines. It transmits digital data over telephone wires by modulating the data into an audio signal to send it and demodulating an audio signal into data to receive it.
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A modem is a device that encodes and decodes digital data transmitted by a telephone or other analog communications system. Modem may also refer to: MoDem (Mouvement Démocrate), a centrist and pro-E [..]
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A modem – a portmanteau of "modulator-demodulator" – is a hardware device that converts data from a digital format, intended for communication directly between devices with specialized wiring, into on [..]
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