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Modem

An external modemA modem is a device that converts computer data so that it can be transmitted over a phone line, and vice versa, thereby allowing a computer to communicate to other computers.

A modem can be an external unit (pictured) which plugs into the computer case, or it can be an internal board.

 

 

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