Which modem should I use to connect to the Internet?You should always use your fastest modem to connect to the Internet. For example, if you have a broadband modem (Digital Subscriber Line [DSL] or cable) and a dial-up modem, use the broadband modem because it's much faster. Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) __elbasuer__ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
A type of high-speed Internet connection using standard telephone wires. This is also referred to as a broadband connection.
Broadband connection __elbasuer__ Broadband connection
A high-speed Internet connection. Broadband connections are typically 256 kilobytes per second (KBps) or faster. Broadband includes DSL and cable modem service.
Modem
A device that allows computer information to be transmitted and received over a telephone line or through broadband services such as cable or DSL. Modems are most commonly used to connect to the Internet.
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