It allows the user to type information that is recorded by the computer. The keyboard can send commands to the computer and software to execute. Both Windows and Macintosh computers require a mouse. A modem is a device used to connect to other computers though a telephone line. Modems may be built-in or external.
External modems require a special cable to connect to the computer.
We suggest modems that meet the V.90 standard. K56Flex modems in Windows computers are more difficult to configure for communicating with the Merit system. EMU is a member of Merit, which provides local telephone dial-up calling throughout most of Michigan. If someone uses another Internet Service Provider such as AOL, they should check with that provider to see whether a particular type of modem is needed. A modem purchased today should be capable of 56Kbs speeds.