Communication devices regular modem: 56,000 bps(bits per second) DSL (digital subscriber line)also uses a phone line and can transfer data in a speed 20 times faster than a regular modem cable modem uses the tv cable line Network interface card(ic)is a device to connect a computer to a local area network (LAn). 10Basel, can transfer data at 10 mbps(million bits per second) Memory Disk, CD, and Storage Input Keyboard Devices Devices Mouse CPU Modem and Communication Output Monitor NIC Devices Devices Printer Liang, Introduction to Java Programming, revised by dai-kaiyuLiang, Introduction to Java Programming,revised by Dai-kaiyu 11 Communication Devices Øregular modem : 56,000 bps (bits per second). Ø DSL (digital subscriber line) also uses a phone line and can transfer data in a speed 20 times faster than a regular modem. Ø cable modem uses the TV cable line Ø Network interface card (NIC) is a device to connect a computer to a local area network (LAN). 10BaseT, can transfer data at 10 mbps (million bits per second). Memory CPU Storage Devices Disk, CD, and Tape Input Devices Output Devices Keyboard, Mouse Monitor, Printer Communication Devices Modem, and NIC