NIC and modem installation

NIC and modem installation
1.1.4 A modem, or modulator-demodulator, is a device that provides the computer with connectivity to a telephone line. A modem converts data from a digital signal to an analog signal that is compatible with a standard phone line. The modem at the receiving end demodulates the signal, which converts it back to digital. Modems may be installed internally or attached externally to the computer using a phone line.

A NIC must be installed for each device on a network. A NIC provides a network interface for each host. Different types of NICs are used for various device configurations. Notebook computers may have a built-in interface or use a PCMCIA card. Figure shows PCMCIA wired, wireless network cards, and a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ethernet adapter. Desktop systems may use an internal network adapter , called a NIC, or an external network adapter that connects to the network through a USB port.

Situations that require NIC installation include the following:

• Installation of a NIC on a PC that does not already have one

• Replacement of a malfunctioning or damaged NIC

• Upgrade from a 10-Mbps NIC to a 10/100/1000-Mbps NIC

• Change to a different type of NIC, such as wireless

• Installation of a secondary, or backup, NIC for network security reasons

To perform the installation of a NIC or modem the following resources may be required:

• Knowledge of how the adapter, jumpers, and plug-and-play software are configured

• Availability of diagnostic tools

• Ability to resolve hardware resource conflicts

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