Technology in Action- IntroductoryThis book was designed to spark reader interest by covering practical concepts that they want to learn (such as setting up a wireless network in their home) while giving background information (such as how networks function) for those interested in exploring topics deeper. This book covers the parts of the computer, tips on using the Internet, application software, system software, networking and security, and mobile computing. For anyone who uses a computer in his or her personal or professional life. |
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... modem , which is a card located inside the system unit . ( b ) External modems are peripheral devices . that sit ... modem ( see Figure 3.2 ) . A modem is a device that converts ( modulates ) the digital signals the computer с b 56x ...
... modem , which is a card located inside the system unit . ( b ) External modems are peripheral devices . that sit ... modem ( see Figure 3.2 ) . A modem is a device that converts ( modulates ) the digital signals the computer с b 56x ...
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... Modem FIGURE 3.4 You need a special DSL modem like this one to connect to the Internet using DSL . FIGURE 3.5 a Cable Internet connec- tion hardware . (. PWR 9-12V DC FAX PHONE MODEM WALL JACK Connects to an electrical outlet Connects to ...
... Modem FIGURE 3.4 You need a special DSL modem like this one to connect to the Internet using DSL . FIGURE 3.5 a Cable Internet connec- tion hardware . (. PWR 9-12V DC FAX PHONE MODEM WALL JACK Connects to an electrical outlet Connects to ...
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... modem con- nects to a network interface card located inside your computer's system unit . Comparing Internet ... modem is located . Data is sent through your DSL modem to the DSL modem at the CO . For the DSL service to work correctly ...
... modem con- nects to a network interface card located inside your computer's system unit . Comparing Internet ... modem is located . Data is sent through your DSL modem to the DSL modem at the CO . For the DSL service to work correctly ...
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