The drawback is that because phone lines don’t have much bandwidth, DSL Internet is usually slower than cable Internet, which we will explore next.
It was also considered a great option compared to dial-up Internet because it is not affected by phone calls or peak usage times. Meaning DSL Internet is usually cheaper and more convenient to install. The advantage of DSL modems is that the phone line infrastructure is already in place and ready to use. The two most common types of modems are: DSL ModemĪ DSL modem uses telephone lines as a medium of communication between your ISP (the Internet) and your home. But essentially, they all work the same way. There are many different types of modems. Then, it does the reverse when sending information back into the Internet. Modem stands for “ modulator- demodulator”, and its job is to convert analog signals from your ISP into digital signals your computer and other devices can understand. Let’s explore this topic and other details that will help you set up the best home network possible. I always need to explain that it’s not two routers we’re using, but one modem and one router.īut, how are they different? They certainly look alike. If I had a penny for every time someone asked me why we use two routers to set up networks, I’d have a lot of pennies!
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