Q. What is the need of MODEM in data communication?
Need of Modem: Modems are used to interface computers, computer networks in addition to other terminal equipment to telecommunication lines and radio channels. The word "Modem" is a contraction derived from words modulator anddemodulator. Modems at the transmitting station changes digital output from the computer or other data terminal equipment to a form that can be easily sent via a communication circuit whereas the receiving modem reverse the process. Modems differ in rate of data transmission, modulation methods and bandwidth and standards have been developed to provide compatibility between different manufacturers' equipment and systems.