Wireless Modem

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What is a wireless modem?

A wireless modem is a modem which connects to a wireless network instead of to the telephone system. When you connect with a wireless modem, you are attached directly to your wireless ISP (Internet Service Provider) and you can then access the Internet.

Wireless modems operate at speeds comparable to dialup modems, not anywhere near the speed of broadband Internet connections.

Types of Wireless Modem Interfaces

Some wireless modems attach directly to your notebook computer or PDA.

Wireless modem interfaces include:

    * PCMCIA
    * Compact Flash
    * USB
    * Serial Port

Other wireless modems connect to your mobile telephone and turn it into a wireless modem.

Wireless Modem Networks

Each wireless modem is designed to access a specific wireless network. Networks which support wireless modems include:

    * CDPD
    * GPRS
    * EDGE