Computer Basics : What Is a DSL Modem?

A DSL modem, or digital subscriber line, sends digital signals over telephone lines in order for users to access the Internet. Find out how DSL modems convert Internet signals and provide cable ports for a router or Ethernet cable with information from a certified computer technician in this free video on computers.

Expert: Jonathan Ayres
Bio: Jonathan Ayres has more than 25 years of computer industry experience with all types of computer hardware and operating systems.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

[MasterFlores]

does where one lives have to do with how good or fast the dsl modem is going to be?? please help

[itubeyoudont]

@ishowyouapple a router allows whatever device is connected to to wirelessly connect to a modem in range

[alawi]

Can u wifi it and is the wifi single big?

[ishowyouapple]

whats the diff between a router and a modem?

[RobertGary]

They should include this in the Smithsonian! I'm old enough that I remember was DSL was.

[jelenajankovic]

+ishowyouapple Router sends information to the Internet while modem processes it. Basically is same like a CPU except it processes Internet information instead of a hard drive.

[psp]

well a DSL modem is a piece of bullcrap

[wensp]

SMH just when we thought u got rid of dial up connections

[metrotek]

@099psp Just say it brah ... DSL IS FAIL