What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Modem vs Nonmodem - What's the difference?

modem | nonmodem |

As a noun modem

is modem.

As an adjective nonmodem is

(computing) not of or pertaining to a modem.

modem

English

(wikipedia modem)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog/analogue telephone signals and vice versa and allows computers to communicate over a phone line.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To transmit by modem.
  • * 1992 , Jim Kimble, How to get started with modems (page 73)
    • Personal modeming is most prevalent in the U.S., where a modem generally doesn't have huge taxes slapped on it, and after-tax income is comparatively high.
  • * 1994 , Carole Marsh, Jurassic Ark! Alaska Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures (page 7)
    • “Books” can even be faxed or modemed to you!

    References

    Anagrams

    * ----

    nonmodem

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (computing) Not of or pertaining to a modem.
  • * 1985 , Malcolm G. Lane, Data communications software design
    • external clocking' A term often used to describe ' nonmodem clocking; clocks located outside of a modem; because of confusion in the use of the term, it is better to use the terms "modem clocking" and "nonmodem clocking"...
  • * 1997 , Brian J. Thomas, The Internet for scientists and engineers: online tools and resources (page 7)
    • If you want faster or nonmodem access, you can also purchase a dedicated phone line connection with special hardware.