Computer Modems, What They Do and Why They are Nessesary

Just about every computer has the availability for a modem. If your computer doesn't have availability then your system is probably to old. There are two types of modems,internal and external. The external one sits on you desk and the phone line plugs into it,then it plugs into the back of the computer. Internal modems comes already set up in your computer and saves space in your work erea. These are alittle less expensive, but they both do the same job.

Data

The modem allows you to send and receive data. Most computer modems are user-friendly. No matter what it is that you want to do,if it's to go on line and check e-mails,send a message to a friend or even play games, to be able to access these services iyou must have a modem.

Connection

Most of the time when there is a problem connecting to the internet, it's your modem. This is sometimes easily fixed. Unplug your power source from the back of your modem for about 30 seconds and the re-plug it and try again. If this doesn't work then call your provider.