Residence hall residents are encouraged to use the in-room Ethernet connections. There are two modem pools. The pool at 821-4562 allows connections of five hours duration, which is good for longer tasks such as large downloads or online research. A modem allows you to communicate with other computers over a standard phone line. If you have or plan to get an external modem, it is very important to get a high-quality modem cable.
Older cables use a limited number of wires to send information between the modem and the computer.
If you an internal modem, a modem cable is not needed. Remember that a PPP connection only gives you connectivity to Tulane's campus network which in turn gives you access to the Internet. What you need before starting the configuration process If you have an external modem, make sure that it is connected to the computer, turned on, and the phone line is connected to the proper connector on the modem. If you have an internal modem, it is powered on when the computer is turned on, so make sure the phone line is connected to the proper connector on the modem. Click on Next .