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Network Computer Systems (NCS)
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Busy Internet (now Busy)

Summary
In summary, devices that may be used when connecting or accessing to the
internet are computer, Modem, Mobile phone, Telephone, Satellite, Router, I-
pad, etc.
A broadband or digital modem is much faster than a standard modem,
with speeds up to 6,000K bps. Broadband modems include ISDN, DSL,

and Cable.
A gateway is a network that allows entry into another network.
Router is a hardware device that allows you to connect several
computers and other devices to a single Internet connection, which is
known as a home network. Many routers are wireless, which allows you

to create a home wireless network, commonly known as a Wi-Fi
network.
Modem stands for Modulation De- Modulation. It is a device that
converts or modulates signals so that information can be carried over it.
It transmits information over standard phone lines to other computers.

Examples of Modems