Modem

usgb/ˈməʊdəm/
noun

A device that allows a computer to send and receive data over phone or cable lines.

You need a modem to connect your computer to the internet.
Visual representation of "modem" - A device that allows a computer to send and receive data over phone or cable lines.

Often appears as...

  • connect with a modem
  • modem speed

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Technical

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Technological Artifact

Modem is a technical term often found in discussions about internet and network connectivity.

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My internet was down until the technician replaced the modem.
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Physical Device

A modem is a physical object, not a virtual concept, that connects to your computer or router.

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I placed the modem on a shelf next to the router.
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Necessity for Internet

Without a modem, you cannot access the internet using traditional broadband services.

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To get online, make sure your modem is plugged in and turned on.
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