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

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• computers
• computer hardware
• computer networks
• computer accessories
• networking

[SloppyGamer]

Thanks!

[Hanasagai012]

yeah

[alawi5000]

Can u wifi it and is the wifi single big?

[FFF693]

Thank you man On everything!! sub ;)

[MasterFlores75]

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

[wensp167]

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

[CharlysWay]

I Have a question please HELP. Im about to move to colombia. In colombia they have DSL internet and a dsl moden/router provided by the phone company which is TELMEX.I want to replace that dsl modem/router with a router much better a bought in USA. Because a cannot connect the router to the dsl line cause my new router only have ethernet connection and my dsl line is a simple phone line connection.What to do? Can I daisy chain both routers ? Or get a dsl modem here in USA???

[4router]

Internet connection will require DSL Router, is based on a network that can be from analog, and then from the DSL router is connected to the mikrotik and disseminated via an external wireless radios to share the Internet connection

[pomfrit93]

thought you where Josef fritzl .. thats why i clicked!

[MegaMcSpicyyy]

thanks alot !

[mancilla903]

can any one tell me whats a good dsl modem under 45 dollars

[jat12398]

I have Comcast. I don't know, but is the Modem that little black box that has 8 lights.

With one of the 8 lights saying, "link" on it. It's flashing. Please help!