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GlobalSpec.com: Computer Modems
Provides database of suppliers for computer modems. Includes catalogs, technical information, and supplier contact information.
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3Com
Offers a wide range of options for acquiring convergence ready network equipment and services worldwide.
www.3com.com
Active
Manufacturer of internal, external and rackmount modems.
www.quantum.com.hk
Allied Data
Provider of modem, ISDN and DSL technology solutions.
www.allieddata.nl
Allied Data Technologies (ADT)
Manufacturer of modems and other communication applications such as ISDN equipment, PC Cards, remote access servers (RAS) and ADSL modems.
www.allieddata.com
Archtek Telecom
Supplier of integrated service digital networks, asymmetric digital subscriber lines, modems, universal serial buses and local area network products.
www.archtek.com.tw
Banksia Technology
Provider of digital subscriber lines, asymmetric digital subscriber line, wireless local area network products and card modems.
www.banksia.com.au
Bausch Datacom
Developer, manufacturer and supplier of modems, ISDN equipment, software tools and as system integrator of specific communication solutions
www.bausch.be
Best Data Products, Inc.
Manufacturer of Smart One(tm), data/fax/voice mail modem combinations. The company also manufactures ISDN modems.
www.bestdata.com
Cambridge Computer
Manufacturer of modems and data communication products.
www.cambridge-usa.com
Cermetek Microelectronics
Manufacturer of modem components and telephone line interfaces for the data communications industry.
www.cermetek.com
Command Communications, Inc.
Manufacturer of FAX/modem switch devices, FAX scanners and home security systems. Also an importer of paging devices. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.command-comm.com
CTI Communications
Manufacturer of computer communications equipment consisting primarily of software and peripheral modem hardware. This company specializes in secure high-speed data communications over analog/PSTN, digital/ISDN and company lease lines. The com...
www.cticomm.com
Data-Linc Group
Industrial modems, wireless modems, signal conditioners, multiplexers, peripherals and turnkey data communications systems manufacturer.
www.data-linc.com
Data-Link Services, Inc.
Manufacturer of twisted pair and computer cables, hubs and modems. Company also distributes PC network products. Products are sold to the computer industry.
www.dlservices.com
Dataflex
Designer and manufacturer of public network access products for service providers in the telecom sector.
www.dataflex.co.uk
Dax
Internal and external modem supplier.
www.daxit.com
DeltaComm Development, Inc.
Developer of Telix(tm) modem communications software. Product allows users to call other modems and computers and on-line services and runs on IBM compatibles. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.deltacomm.com
Duxbury
South African based company that provides networking and communications products, providing a specialist distribution service to the Reseller channel.
www.duxbury.co.za
Eicon
Worldwide provider of remote access solutions for personal computers.
www.eicon.com
Eiger Technology
Develops, manufactures, and distributes 56k fax/modems, MP3 players and DSL modems to OEM and consumer markets.
www.eigertechnology.com
Electronic Frontier
Distibuter of communications hardware that also offers consulting services that focus on ISDN CPE.
www.elecfron.com
GlobalSpec.com: Computer Modems
Provides database of suppliers for computer modems. Includes catalogs, technical information, and supplier contact information.
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GVC
Canadian modem manufacturer.
www.gvc.ca
HAL Communications Corp.
Manufacturer of special purpose modems and modulators for shortwave radio data transmission. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.halcomm.com
Jaton
Worldwide provider of graphics cards, modems, sound cards, network cards, main boards and memory modules.
www.jaton.com
Lexar Media, Inc.
Manufacturer of computer flash memory boards and provider of online photo-sharing services. Products are used for digital cameras and other applications. Products are sold to the computer and communications industries. This company was capita...
www.lexarmedia.com
M-G Communication Corporation
Manufacturer of modems and modem/sound card combination products.
www.mgtech.com.tw
MACTek
Designs components, software and products for open digital communication networks for factory automation and process control.
www.mactekcorp.com
Maestro Digital Communications
Producer of digital communication products specializing in high-speed modems.
www.maestro.com.au
MagicXpress
Manufacturer of products for broadband access, communications, Internet appliances and video communications.
www.magicxpress.com
Microcom/Compaq
Manufacturer of computers and peripherals.
www.compaq.com
Microcomputer Research
Producer of the Mr. Modem range of fax modems, ISDN modems, xDSL and cable products and the Mr. Ethernet range of networking products.
www.mri.co.uk
Miille Applied Research Co.
Designer of protocol converters, polling masters and modems that are compatible with programmable logic controllers.
www.miille.com
Modems Plus, Inc.
Developer of wireless radio mobile data collection software and manufacturer of protocol converters for IBM and Burroughs mainframes. Products are sold to the banking, utility and insurance industries and to law enforcement agencies.
www.modemsplus.com
Modular Technologies
Manufacturer of video and communication products.
www.modulartech.com
Motorola
Designs and manufacturers a wide variety of multiservice networking solutions.
www.motorola.com
Ositech Communications
Manufacturer of voice and data communications products for personal computers.
www.ositech.com
Pantel
Manufactures a multi-function fax accessory that changes a fax machine into a printer and other small-office communication peripherals.
www.pantel.com
Radicom
Manufacturer of modems.
www.radi.com
Silicom
OEM provider of advanced multimedia products.
www.silicom-multimedia.com
Sparrevohn Engineering
Manufacturer of telephone automatic exclusion devices and telephone RFI filters. The company also is a provider of consulting services. Products and services are sold to the telecommunications industry.
www.sparrevohn.com
TDK Systems
Producer of Ethernet, modems, global system for mobile device communications, connectivity solutions in personal computer card format together with software solutions.
www.tdksystems.com
TeleAdapt
Supplier of connectivity, security and power solutions to PC and modem manufacturers.
www.teleadapt.com
US Robotics
Manufacturer of analog and ISDN modems for business and personal use.
www.usr.com
Visionary Electronics, Inc.
Manufacturer of modems and remote terminal units for electrical utilities. Products are sold to the computer, communications and electrical industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.viselect.com
Western Datacom Co., Inc.
Manufacturer of data security devices, including security access control devices, data compression devices, encryption devices and 56K synchronous and asynchronous dial-up devices, which are high-speed modems. Products are sold to multiple indu...
www.western-data.com
Zoltrix
International manufacturer and distributor of fax/modems and multimedia products.
www.zoltrix.com
  • Aware Inc.
  • Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc.
  • Electronic Systems Technology, Inc.
  • General Datacomm Industries, Inc.
  • Olitec
  • Paradyne Networks Inc.
  • Zoom Technologies, Inc.
Modems
Find affordable modems at Dell at a variety of connection speeds.
www.Dell.com/SmallBusiness
Cable Modems
100% Pure Digital Picture Plus More HD Channels Than Cable.
www.att.com/AdvancedTV
Zoom DSL & Dial-up Modems
Easy, Fast, Reliable and Affordable US Support from a US Public Company
www.zoom.com

Greg Brown dials up computer modem tips.

Guide to Buying and Using a Computer Modem

Bring the world to your PC or Mac with a speedy computer modem or cable modem


 
 

Computer Modems and You

  • Ask around. Competition between cable modems and DSL is heating up, and that could save you money.
  • If your PC has an internal modem that's not fast enough, upgrade with an external modem.
  • A wireless modem can free you up from your office or home.
 
 
Anyone over the age of 25 or so knows the sound well. That high-pitched electronic whine-and-fuzz of a computer connecting to the Web. Dling-dling-dling-dling-shhhhhhh....

That's the sound of a computer modem doing its job. Once an enormous, complex device, today's modems are silent, small and much faster at what computer modems do: turn a digital stream of 1s and 0s into sound, then from sound back into digits.

Finding the right modem for your business needs is a matter of narrowing your choices in these four key areas:

1) Modem type. Are you seeking a cable modem, DSL modem, dial-up modem, laptop modem or another kind?

2) Features you want included in your modem, such as wireless capability.

3) Brand. Shopping by brand -- such as Motorola, Linksys, Cisco, Netgear or others -- can help narrow your choices.

4) Price. And of course you may have a specific budget, so look for models under $100, for example, if your funds are limited.

Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Computer Modem Action Steps Buying the right computer modem for your connection Dial-up Internet is quickly becoming part of the past as broadband rolls out across the United States. Faster DSL models are now more common, while cable modems are a popular alternative for cable TV customers.

I recommend:  There is no "right" modem, but in general a DSL or cable modem will give you the high-speed Internet experience you expect. Well know modem makers include Unitech, D-Link, Motorola, Linksys, Zoom, HP and Cisco Systems. See computer modem choices at the Business.com directory on computer modems.

Computer Modem Action Steps Understanding cable modem choices If you order your Internet service from the cable company, you will be sent or have to buy a cable modem. Here, your options are an external modem, an internal modem or a set-top box (this last one always comes from the cable company).

I recommend:  Installing an external model is relatively simple, it's almost plug-and-go and just sits on the desk next to your computer. Internal modems have to be installed and thus work on on desktop PCs. A set-top box presumes you will be surfing the Web through your TV, not a computer. A decent but not-too-complex explanation of cable modem choices is at Cable-Modems.net.

Computer Modem Action Steps Understanding DSL modem choices A DSL modem (sometimes called an ADSL modem) is the one you'll use if you buy broadband from the phone company. It plugs into a normal phone jack, then you telephone can still be plugged into it and work normally.

I recommend:  DSL modems were once quite hard to use, even requiring a special line to the house. No more. With some minor installation, a DSL modem is up and running fast in a few minutes in most cases. Read up on the technical explanations at How Stuff Works.

Computer Modem Action Steps The difference bewteen a modem and a router In short, a modem turns the 'sound' of the Web into information for your PC to show. A router, meanwhile, is like a traffic cop -- allowing more than one computer to connect to the same modem, to printers, and to each other. Yet, some manufacturers combine the two into one device, for simplicity's sake.

I recommend:  Do you need a router? For a single home computer, in most cases, no. But if you have a laptop that can pick up wireless signals, a wireless router connected to a modem at your broadband connection can free you from having to work next to the cable or phone line. Read more on routers and their uses.

Computer Modem Action Steps For on-the-go Web, consider a wireless modem Laptop computers come with a standard slot, usually on the side, called a PC card slot. Into that goes a wireless modem, a narrow metal card which, coupled with a paid account, will connect to the Web anywhere you can get a cellular signal.

I recommend:  Not to be confused with Wi-Fi, a wireless modem will work just about anywhere. It's a little slower (although improving as cellular networks invest) but it works just fine for e-mail and moderate-speed Web surfing. Some vendors of wireless modem service including Verizon, Sprint and AT&T, or see more wireless modem vendors at Business.com.

Action Steps for Computer Modems

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • Cable or DSL? Often, the question is better phrased 'which company do you dislike least, the phone or cable company?' Seriously, service disruptions are bad news. Ask around about reliability.
  • Hold out for a deal. Any broadband provider trying to earn you business should give you a modem and plenty of networking cables.
  • Don't know a coax from a split line? Ask your provider rates on installation or call up Geek Squad for help. It isn't rocket science, but the initial set-up -- especially if want security like a firewall -- is a bit hairy.


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