Internet Modems

• Mo-Dem is expanded as Modulator-Demodulator, is essentially a device that all computers require to the internet.
• Modem also used for sending taxes. A modem can be both external as well as internal. Some of the internet modems discussed below.

Analog Modem

• Analog modem is also called Dial-up modem. It is mostly home users used for connecting internet.
• The connection between the computer and modem using the standard telephone line. It is speed upto 55 kbps.
• The major advantage is low cost and easy setup. Disadvantage is low speed.

Cable Modem

• Cable modem is quite popular modem and preferred over analog modems. It allows fast internet browsing.
• The cable modem connects to the internet by using the same wire that helps in transmitting cable television signal.
• Advantage of cable modem is that it does not make use of a telephone line.

DSL Modem

• DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) modem internet connection should be your preference if you want a reliable and fast access to the internet. It is downloading high speed data.
• The main advantage is provide secure internet connection and easily interface with WAN. Disadvantage is more costly.

ISDN Modem

• ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) modem is similar to analog modem. And it is connects to a telephone line but being a high-speed digital modem.
• It is faster than the analog modem and it's speed reach upto 115 kbps. Advantage is high data rate provide.

ADSL Modem

• ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) modems are transmitted through a standard phone line but the frequency at which signals are transferred are much higher than a analog modem.
• It will connected as both internally as well as externally. It is speed upto 1.5 Mbps.
• Advantages of ADSL modem offers are broadband connectivity and uninterrupted high speed internet.