Internal Modem
As the name suggests internal modem is an internal part inside a computer. It usually comes with the computer and that too pre-installed. The best thing about internal modem is that it operates with the computer’s power supply and doesn’t need an additional supply to work.
Features of Internal Modem
- Internal modems are installed within the computer, and often connect to the motherboard via an expansion slot such as PCI or PCIe.
- Internal modems are less likely to be stolen or damaged.
- It simplifies the transmission process, allowing for a more rapid and reliable internet connection.
- It also has one important feature, it does not require an external power supply to operate. instead it uses the computer’s power supply.
Examples of Internal Modem
- Dial-up Modems: These are some of the most popular internal modems. They use a phone line to establish a communication link and were widely used in the early days of the Internet.
- Fax Modems: This type of internal modem allows you to transmit documents over a telephone line by digitally transforming received information into a printable version. Despite being regarded an old technology, fax modems are nevertheless used in a variety of commercial contexts.
Difference between Internal and External Modem
Modem stands for Modulator/Demodulator that modulates and demodulates electrical signals sent over telephone lines, coaxial cables, or other types of cables or we can say that they convert digital data from your computer into analog signals that can be transmitted over the cable, as well as modem translate incoming analog signals back into digital data that your computer can understand. In this article, we are going to discuss what is a modem and its types, and the differences between types of modems.