Brian Cryer's Glossary of IT Terms with Links

Modem

Modem

Short for Modulator/Demodulator. A modem allows allows data to be transmitted over an analogue stream (typically a phone line) to another modem where the data is reconstituted.

See also: analogue modem, cable modem.

For more information see:

• www.v90.com - Information about the V90 modem standard.