Are there any (modern) PCIe modem cards?

[Jerakl]

Just wondering. 

 

Right now system is 

Phone cable -> Modem/router combo device -> PC

 

I did a quick google search and all I found was 56k dial up PCIe modems.

[Tedster]

Just wondering. 

 

Right now system is 

Phone cable -> Modem/router combo device -> PC

 

I did a quick google search and all I found was 56k dial up PCIe modems.

I think there are some PCI (not Express) cards that act as dial-up modems but I don't think that there are any PCIE ones.

[manikyath]

the issue with this idea is that built in modems generally are for locations with only phone lines.

(most buisiness laptops have built in modems as well btw)

 

also, something overlooked a lot is that for modern connections ISPs generally use higher quality cables, and the cables houses are wired with usually cant push these speeds.

 

adding in a lot of isps have custom protocols going on (at least here they do.)

[QueenDemetria]

Just wondering. 

 

Right now system is 

Phone cable -> Modem/router combo device -> PC

 

I did a quick google search and all I found was 56k dial up PCIe modems.

You mean like DSL or cable? Not that I could find, and I've been wanting something like this for a long time. There are plenty of 56k PCIe modems though, my POS HP came with one.

[Jerakl]

the issue with this idea is that built in modems generally are for locations with only phone lines.

(most buisiness laptops have built in modems as well btw)

 

also, something overlooked a lot is that for modern connections ISPs generally use higher quality cables, and the cables houses are wired with usually cant push these speeds.

 

adding in a lot of isps have custom protocols going on (at least here they do.)

 

My country has 3rd world internet. I honestly doubt the ISPs do anything other than the bare minimum.

[Jerakl]

I've got this, not sure if it is what you are looking for though. Came out of an HP pre-built.

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IDK

Again, all I can find are 56K fax modems. I want to see if a modern modem exists in PCIe form.

[dalekphalm]

IDK

Again, all I can find are 56K fax modems. I want to see if a modern modem exists in PCIe form.

You need an adsl2+ or vdsl modem. Whether those exist in PICe form, I'm not sure. I haven't been able to locate one - only PCI ones which are quite old.

What exactly do you want to use this for?

[Jerakl]

You need an adsl2+ or vdsl modem. Whether those exist in PICe form, I'm not sure. I haven't been able to locate one - only PCI ones which are quite old.

What exactly do you want to use this for?

 

don't want to have to have a modem in my room. Would be much simpler to just plug the phone line (what we get our net through) into the pc.

[dalekphalm]

don't want to have to have a modem in my room. Would be much simpler to just plug the phone line (what we get our net through) into the pc.

Are you the only one who uses the Internet? If you have the phone cord plugged directly into a PCIe ADSL modem, then your computer would become the "modem".

[Jerakl]

Are you the only one who uses the Internet? If you have the phone cord plugged directly into a PCIe ADSL modem, then your computer would become the "modem".

No, I'm not. I just assumed if I plugged it also in (at a different phone jack) into your router/modem combo unit it they would both work.

[dalekphalm]

No, I'm not. I just assumed if I plugged it also in (at a different phone jack) into your router/modem combo unit it they would both work.

No, they would not. Otherwise anyone could just buy two modems and get twice the speed.

 

At best, only one would work, at worst, they would both prevent each other from working.

[Jerakl]

No, they would not. Otherwise anyone could just buy two modems and get twice the speed.

 

At best, only one would work, at worst, they would both prevent each other from working.

 

So you couldn't use 2 modems on the same network at all then?

 

Even if they're both the standard ones?

[Brenz]

So you couldn't use 2 modems on the same network at all then?

 

Even if they're both the standard ones?

 

Nope, 1 line = 1 modem.

[Jerakl]

Nope, 1 line = 1 modem.

I have 2 phone lines to my house.

 

So potentially I could get a different ISP through the 2nd line and use that.

[Brenz]

I have 2 phone lines to my house.

 

So potentially I could get a different ISP through the 2nd line and use that.

 

Yes you could pay to have broadband installed on the second line as well, even from the same ISP if you wanted to but why?

 

Buying a modem/router and running a cable to both computers would be a lot cheaper and easier 

[dalekphalm]

So you couldn't use 2 modems on the same network at all then?

 

Even if they're both the standard ones?

That is correct - one Modem per line.

 

I have 2 phone lines to my house.

 

So potentially I could get a different ISP through the 2nd line and use that.

Yes, you could purchase service from an ISP (Even the same one) and get Internet service on both lines, with two separate modems.

 

Though one must ask why? @Brenz is correct, there's little point in doing so. For literally double the cost?

 

What do you hope to gain, exactly? What is your goal in all of this? If you simply want to get the Modem out of your room, then move it somewhere else, and run an Ethernet Cable into your room to your PC.

 

Yes you could pay to have broadband installed on the second line as well, even from the same ISP if you wanted to but why?

 

Buying a modem/router and running a cable to both computers would be a lot cheaper and easier 

[Jerakl]

That is correct - one Modem per line.

 

Yes, you could purchase service from an ISP (Even the same one) and get Internet service on both lines, with two separate modems.

 

Though one must ask why? @Brenz is correct, there's little point in doing so. For literally double the cost?

 

What do you hope to gain, exactly? What is your goal in all of this? If you simply want to get the Modem out of your room, then move it somewhere else, and run an Ethernet Cable into your room to your PC.

 

I'm only 16, so I live with my parents.

 

I don't have my PC in my room, because my mom literally told me that I would "watch porn 24/7"

I'm planning on moving it their once the basement is finished, but the cable run would be awkward.

[.:MARK:.]

I'm only 16, so I live with my parents.

 

I don't have my PC in my room, because my mom literally told me that I would "watch porn 24/7"

I'm planning on moving it their once the basement is finished, but the cable run would be awkward.

WOW ok then lol.

But really, you need a modem to modulate and demodulate all the signals on your phone line. A router is what will create your home network.

Now for optimum performace, you would place the modem next to your master phone socket, and run as short as possible cable between them. After the modem you can run an ethernet cable as long as you like to your router. And hook all your devices to that.

[Jerakl]

WOW ok then lol.

But really, you need a modem to modulate and demodulate all the signals on your phone line. A router is what will create your home network.

Now for optimum performace, you would place the modem next to your master phone socket, and run as short as possible cable between them. After the modem you can run an ethernet cable as long as you like to your router. And hook all your devices to that.

 

She told me that. I'm not kidding.

 

I know a modem translates the signal coming through the phone line and a router is used for making the network.

 

The cable run I would have to make isn't impossible, but it would be difficult.

 

 

on a side note, I would never watch porn on my PC. NEVER RUIN THE SANCTITY THAT IS MY PC

[Brenz]

She told me that. I'm not kidding.

 

I know a modem translates the signal coming through the phone line and a router is used for making the network.

 

The cable run I would have to make isn't impossible, but it would be difficult.

 

 

on a side note, I would never watch porn on my PC. NEVER RUIN THE SANCTITY THAT IS MY PC

 

Have you considered powerline adapters? They would allow you to use the electrical wiring in your home to transmit data from where ever your modem is to the basement or anywhere else in the house. Then you just need a short cable to connect your PC to the powerline adapter.

[Jerakl]

Have you considered powerline adapters? They would allow you to use the electrical wiring in your home to transmit data from where ever your modem is to the basement or anywhere else in the house. Then you just need a short cable to connect your PC to the powerline adapter.

 

I have seen those. That seems like a good option. Would there be any increase in latency/decrease in speed when using them?

 

these things yea?

http://www.memoryexpress.com/Category/NetworkingPowerline

[Joshua]

on a side note, I would never watch porn on my PC. NEVER RUIN THE SANCTITY THAT IS MY PC

 

Lolkay, not buying that!

[Brenz]

I have seen those. That seems like a good option. Would there be any increase in latency/decrease in speed when using them?

 

these things yea?

http://www.memoryexpress.com/Category/NetworkingPowerline

 

Yeah those are what I'm on about.

 

They certainly aren't a replacement for a CAT5e cable but they are great where running a dedicated cable is difficult and wireless is too weak. Speeds and latency won't match a cable but I use them to get internet two floors above the router with a 5ms ping to the router and can easily play games.

[yzbd]

Powerline in some houses run great, in others are very poor. They depend on the wiring and circuits in the home -- basically you have to buy two adapters and test to find out how it would work in your situation. Like others have said, an ISP won't let you have two modems for internet - backstory as to why: they each need their own IP address, and therefore would have separate/double the bandwidth. However, you can pay for two internet connections and then get two modems. I personally have a setup like this with load balancing in a pfsense server. 

 

Ethernet cabling is your best option, you can run it yourself, or even have a contractor install it for you. This will give you the best results. Another option is a dual band router or AP, your device just needs a 5Ghz wireless chip/card inside. However, distance plays a role in the speeds and latency.