Modem

Presented by
Ravi Namboori
Index
Introduction to modem
Types of modem
Modem Functions
Modem purpose
Modem security
Introduction
A modem is an electronic device that transforms computer's digital
information into analog carrier signals and vice versa. Computers use
modems to interconnect with each other over a network. The word
modem is derived from "modulator-demodulator" that defines the
functions it performs. Modulation is the process of changing the form of
the signal carrying the information. The demodulation process does the
task of extracting information from the signals that are modulated.

Modems are generally classified by the amount of data they can send
in a given unit of time, usually expressed in bits per second (bit/s or
bps), or bytes per second (B/s). Modems can also be classified by
their symbol rate, measured in baud. The baud unit denotes symbols
per second, or the number of times per second the modem sends a
new signal.


The following characteristics distinguish one modem from another:

Bps : How fast the modem can transmit and receive data. At slow rates,
modems are measured in terms of baud rates. The slowest rate is 300
baud (about 25 cps). At higher speeds, modems are measured in terms
of bits per second (bps). The fastest modems run at 57,600 bps,
although they can achieve even higher rates by compressing the data.
Obviously, the faster the transmission rate, the faster you can send and
receive data.

Voice/data: Many modems support a switch to change between voice
and data modes. In data mode, the modem acts like a regular modem.
In voice mode, the modem acts like a regular telephone. Modems that
support a voice/data switch have a built-in loudspeaker and microphone
for voice communication.



Auto-answer: An auto-answer modem enables your computer to
receive calls in your absence. This is only necessary if you are offering
some type of computer service that people can call in to use.

Data compression: Some modems perform data compression, which
enables them to send data at faster rates. However, the modem at the
receiving end must be able to decompress the data using the same
compression technique.

Flash memory : Some modems come with flash memory rather than
conventional ROM, which means that the protocols can be easily
updated if necessary.

Fax capability: Most modern modems are fax modems, which means
that they can send and receive faxes.

Different types of Modem are as follows:

Types of modem
Internal Modem
External Modem
PC Card Modem
It is the device installed in the desktop or laptop computer to communicate
over a network with other connected computers. These are cheaper than
external modems as they do not require a power supply or a chassis. There
are two types of internal modems: dial-up and Wi-Fi (wireless). Dial up
works on the telephone cables and requires a network access phone
number and log on credentials to make a connection and Wi-Fi modem
comments to the network without filling these credentials.




Internal Modem:

A modem that resides in a self-contained box outside the computer system.
Contrast with an internal modem, which resides on a printed circuit
board inserted into the computer. External modems are the simplest type of
the modem to install this kind of modem you didnt open the computer. The
telephone line plugs into a socket on the rear panel of the modem. As
external modems have their own power supply you can turn off the modem
quickly to break the connection. The examples of these modems are the
DSL modems which are used in the broadband connections. External
modems tend to be slightly more expensive than internal modems.


External Modem:

These modems, designed for portable computers, are the size of a
credit card and fit into the PC Card slot on notebook and handheld
computers. These modems are removed when the modem is not needed.
Except for their size, PC Card modems are like a combination of external
and internal modems. These devices are plugged directly into an external
slot in the portable computer. So no cable is required other than the
telephone line connection. The cards are powered by the computer, which
is fine unless the computer is battery-operated. Running a PC Card modem
while the portable computer is operating on battery power drastically
decreases the life of your batteries.

PC Card Modem:

Functions of Modem
Error correction
Flow control
Compressing the data
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