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When you want to access the Internet,you want tohave the fastest Modem connection possible.And the dialup modem will do if you want just email basic surfing.The faster cable or dsl are a must have for suchinternet downloads of large files,super faster webpage access,and viewing videos online.Installing your new modem,whether its dialup,dsl,or cable,it can be a breeze when you both makethe installation an education experience as wellas having fun in the process.For this to happen,you must be prepared with theright equipment.This article has links to videos and photos to help do just that.High speed modemswill need an ethernet card in most cases,for example.Let's take a deep down look at what it will take to get a new Internal or External modem up andrunning in your computer.While we're at it,we will see what it takes to installa cable or dsl modem as well.These modems arealways external but will need a couple for parts inorder to get that fast internet speed.CONNECT THE MODEM TO THE COMPUTERWhen installing your Modem,first right down theserial number for use should you need to contacttechnical support.External modems are connected to the computer with the RS232 cable.This cable is connected tothe rear of the system at the serial port and themodem itself.Some modems will have this cableas a part of the modem.Internal modems are inserted in an expansion slot on the motherboard,unless its intergratedwith the motherboard.Provide power to the external modem with the use of the adapter that with the modem.Internal modemsget their power from the expansion slot right on themotherboard.After the modem has been installed,both the externaland internal modem must be connected to the analogphone line.Plug one end of the phone cord to the jacklabeled Line on the modem and the other into thephone jack.You can then connect your telephone tothe phone jack on the modem.INSTALL MODEM SOFTWARENow you can replace the system unit cover if youare installing an internal modem.And after allperipherals are re-connected to the computer,boot the computer.With external modems,simply turn the computerand modem on.See if the power indicator is on.If you have Windows 98 installed,insert the floppydisk or cdrom containing the device driver intothe appropriate drive when the "add new hardware"screen appears.Follow the instructions on the diskto install the device driver.Be sure to read the modem install manual carefullyto be sure all installation procedures were followed.Click on fininsh once Windows find and install thedevice driver.Users of Windows XP have an updated list of devicedrivers which may be present.Its best to use the diskwhen installing the software.TEST YOUR NEW MODEMThe device driver allow your modem to talk to yourcomputer.To see if the modem is working,click onStart,Settings,Control Panel,and click the Modemsicon.Read the description of the modem to be sure itis the one you have.Windows XP users should click on Start,ControlPanel,and click the Phone and Modems icon.Then click Modem,Properties,and Diagnostics.Run a Query Modem check to verify your modemis up and running.INSTALLING A CABLE OR DSL MODEMCable Modems are external and are connected tothe computer by a Cat5 Cable.This cables lookslike a regular modem data cable but is larger.One end of the Cat5 Cable is inserted into the rear of the cable modem while the other end isinserted into a Network Interface Card.This NIC card must be installed in an empty adapterslot in the system unit and transfer data between the computer and modem.With the Cat5 cable connecting the modem and PCtogether,you must provide the Internet signal to themodem by connecting a coail cable to the modem.This cable provides high speed internet access andmay use the same connection as your television.One end of the coaxial cable connects to the modemand the other is connected the cable TV connector.If the connection is being used by the TV,a cableadapter will split the signals and you can use oneconnector for both your TV and the Internet.DSL Modems also use the NIC card and Cat5 cable.Some DSL modem require device drivers and eithera cdrom or diskette should come with the modem.Once you connect to the Internet with a cable or dslmodem,you'll most likely never go back to the slowerdialup version.Onthe other hand,you just may want to keep your dialupmodem once you realize just how much more you'regoing to invest when it comes to broadband Internet.Since the choice is yours,learn all you can about allmodems,how they work,and how they connect to theworld wide web.Your internet experience will grow by leaps and bounds if you do.