 Modem is abbreviated for modulation and demodulation

 A modem is a hardware device that allows a computer to send and receive

data over a telephone line or a cable or satellite connection.

 The Goal Of Modem Is To Produce Signal So That It Can Be Easily

Transmitted Over Analog Line And Decoded The Reproduce The Original
Signal

Types of modem
Internal Modem
 this is circuit board is plugged into one of the computers expansions.
 it cannot be detached from the computer
 tedious to configure and install
 if internal modem gets stuck you have to switch off the computer and
reinstall
 no addition cable required

External Modem
 separate device has to attached externally
 can be easily detaches from computer
 very easy to install
 if the gets stuck just switch off the modem and switch it on
 additional cable is required
Features of Modems
 Speed
The speed at which the modem can send data in bps (bits per second).
Typically modem speeds are: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14.4K,
19.2K, 28.8K bps
 Auto Dial /Redial
Smart Modems can dial the phone number and & auto redial if a busy
signal is received.
 Auto Answer
Most modems can automatically answer the phone when an incoming call
comes in. They have Ring Detect capability.
 Self-Testing
New modems have self-testing features. They can test the digital
connection to the terminal /computer and the analog connection to a
remote modem. They can also check the modem's internal electronics.
 Voice over Data
Voice over Data modems allow a voice conversation to take place while
data is being transmitted. This requires both the source and destination
modems to have this feature.