USB modem
Plug-in connectivity device
A USB modem is a device that plugs into a computer's USB port to provide internet connectivity, typically through cellular networks.
Unlike traditional modems that connect via phone lines, USB modems contain a SIM card and access mobile data: I use a USB modem when traveling since hotel WiFi is unreliable.
Also called a dongle or mobile broadband stick.
Small plug-in peripheral
- peripheralExternal computer add-on
- deviceConstructed tool or machine
- adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility
- interfaceShared connection point
antenna · SIM slot · indicator light · plug-and-play · chipset · firmware · drivers · LED
Interconnected computer systems
- broadbandFast internet access
- networkInterconnected system
- onlineNetwork-connected state
- accessRight to enter
connection · signal · coverage · hotspot · Wi-Fi · 3G · 4G · LTE
Remote-to-local data transfer
- uploadTransfer data outward
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- speedRate of motion
- throughputProcessing rate over time
latency · streaming · ping · megabits · data cap · throttling · transfer rate · buffering
Tightly packed together
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- pocket-sizedSmall enough to carry
- travel-friendlySuited for journeys
- mobileCapable of movement
on-the-go · untethered · detachable · convenient · transportable · nomadic · carry-on · briefcase
dongle
Small plug-in peripheral
- peripheralExternal computer add-on
- deviceConstructed tool or machine
- adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility
interface · antenna · SIM slot · indicator light · plug-and-play · chipset · firmware · drivers · LED · housing
internet
Interconnected computer systems
access · connection · signal · coverage · hotspot · Wi-Fi · 3G · 4G · LTE · 5G
download
Remote-to-local data transfer
throughput · latency · streaming · ping · megabits · data cap · throttling · transfer rate · buffering · packet
compact
Tightly packed together
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- pocket-sizedSmall enough to carry
- travel-friendlySuited for journeys
mobile · on-the-go · untethered · detachable · convenient · transportable · nomadic · carry-on · briefcase · remote work
- USBtype-A, type B, type C, flash drive, thumb drive
- wireless modemsMiFi, mobile hotspot, data stick, dongle
- mobile servicesdata plan, mobile plan, unlimited plan, prepaid plan, text messaging
- network devicesrouter, server, WiFi router, WiFi adapter, switch
USB, modem, modems, modulate, modulation, modulator, demodulator