Thursday 15 February 2018

About Wireless Modems

Modems or routers are devices used to connect to the internet. Most of the time, they are associated with telephone lines. When internet first came out, modems are useless if you do not have a telephone line at home or in the office. Furthermore, using both services at the same time is just not possible. Either you are using the telephone or the internet. Due to the fast development of technology, wireless modems have come to save the growing world of the internet. With a wireless modem, a person with a personal computer can connect to all available networks.

Initially, dial up modems or routers were used for easy access to the internet. But using this type of modem can be time consuming and browsing for a webpage can take a really long time to load. Bills are also sky high, since charge is per minute. It is as if you were calling someone on the phone. Whereas, a wireless modem can have the user connected to any network, anywhere, and anytime. Charges are fixed per month, and available 24/7 with no interruptions. Browsing is a lot faster, and speed of the internet can vary.


Wireless modems have opened several doors for creative ideas to flow. Due to the widespread use of the wireless modems, other devices and even the smallest device you can think of are able to provide internet connection. First type is the laptops and even desktops. Most laptops and personal computers come with a wireless modem inside. It is able to browse for available networks, and connect through it right away. Most people you see in coffee shops bring their laptops with them and are able to browse the internet while passing time at their favorite coffee shop. The next type is found in USB ports. A user is able to connect anywhere, as long as this USB is at hand. Due to security reasons, not all networks are available for access. This USB port is designed to provide connection, wherever the person may be. Plug it in your laptop, and automatically a connection is configured. Lastly, mobile phones are not just used for calling and sending text messages. They are now able to send emails and log in several messengers. Recently, mobile phones are now able to browse through the internet via the network provider. A mobile phone can be connected to the personal computer via Bluetooth or USB and the user is able to gain access to the internet. Over time, internet is becoming more accessible.

The invention of wireless modems or routers is a significant part of the internet history. It is found even in a small device like a USB drive. If not for these devices, internet will not be easily accessible and cables are still necessary to gain connection to the internet. Wireless internet is now in most homes and offices, making day to day tasks easier. Everyday, technology is constantly changing, showing the world what it is capable of and touching people’s lives.

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