| ess modem can be described as a device that is | | | | 3. Universal Serial Bus (USB) |
| connected to a wireless network rather than a | | | | 4. Personal Computer Memory Card Association |
| telephone line. Computers that use a wireless | | | | (PCMCIA) Cards. |
| modem are linked directly with the wireless | | | | Certain wireless modems are available that are |
| internet provider (IP), thus allowing access to the | | | | capable of connecting to one’s cellular |
| Internet. This type of modem is capable of | | | | telephone, causing it to function as a wireless |
| performing at speeds very similar to those of | | | | modem. |
| dialup modems, which is much slower than a | | | | What Wireless Modem Networks are Available? |
| broadband Internet connection. | | | | Every type of wireless modem was created |
| What kinds of Wireless Modem Interfaces are | | | | especially for the purpose of accessing one |
| Available? | | | | specific type of wireless network. Those |
| Some of these devices are able to be connected | | | | networks that provide support for available |
| directly to a person’s personal data | | | | wireless modems are: |
| assistant (PDA) or to a notebook computer. | | | | 1. The Cellular Digital Packet Data, or CDPD |
| Types of available interfaces include: | | | | 2. The General Packet Radio Service, or GSM |
| 1. Serial Ports | | | | GPRS |
| 2. Compact Flash Cards. | | | | 3. |