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Introduction

Modem stands for Modulator/Demodulator. The modem is defined as a


networking device that is used to connect devices connected in the network
to the internet. The main function of a modem is to convert the analog
signals that come from telephone wire into a digital form. In digital form,
these converted signals are stored in the form of 0s and 1s. The modem
can perform both the task of modulation and demodulation simultaneously.
Modems are majorly used to transfer digital data in personal systems. The
modem is also known as a signal translator as it translates one signal into
another signal by modulating the digital signal into an analog signal for
transmission and then demodulates receiving analog signals into digital
signals.
Features of Modem
 Modems can modulate as well as demodulate the signals
simultaneously.
 Modem allows to connect only a specific number of devices to the
internet.
 According to the features of modem, it’s price ranges.
 Modems can be upgraded with the help of a specific software patch.
 To use the devices over the internet with a modem devices need to
be configured with an Internet Service Provider(ISP).
 When the modem is connected to Hub it slows down its process.

Working of Modem:
the two main components of a modem are modulation and demodulation.
Where the modem can perform both tasks simultaneously. The step-by-
step working of the modem is:
Step 1: Data Generation: When data needs to be transmitted it is first
generated. Therefore, computer system generated the data which is in
digital form of 0s and 1s.

Step 2: Modulation: Modulation is defined as a process of converting


digital data signals of the computer into analog data signals so that these
signals can travel on the internet. The digital data is encoded onto a carrier
wave.

Step 3: Transmission: The resultant of modulation that is modulated data


is transmitted over the communication line to the modem that is receiving it.

Step 4: Demodulation: Demodulation is defined as a process in which


analog data signals from the internet are converted into digital data signals
so they can be understood by computer systems. In the process of
demodulation, the digital data from the carrier wave is decoded.

Step 5: Decoding: The resultant of demodulation that is demodulated data


is being sent to the computer systems for their further use.

Types of Modem:
1. Optical modem.
2. Digital modem.
3. Cable modem.
4. Satellite modem.
5. Dial modem.
Advantages of Modem
 A modem converts digital signals into an analog signal.
 The cost of a modem increases according to the features it has.
 The modem helps to connect the LAN to the internet.
 Modem performs both modulation and demodulation processes
simultaneously

Disadvantages of Modem
 The working of the modem slows down when connected to the
hub.
 The modem cannot track the traffic between the LAN and the
internet.
 When using a modem, a limited number of network devices can
be connected to the internet.
 Modems have a high rock of security-related attacks.
 The modem does not provide maintenance of traffic.
UNIVERSTY OF TOBRUK
FACULTY OF ENINEERING

‫احمد ابوبكر سالم‬


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