Empower Network

Broadband Modem: Like you say is a converter which converts the signal. A broadband modem will convert your cable service signal into digital, where as a DSL will use your phone lines. Signal conversion happens at the modem but not network card. Network Card: Now your computer needs to talk to this converted signal, and the interface is network card. No, network card does not convert the signal. Just like you need a monitor to display, network card is a communication device for your computer for the high-speed internet. Yes, you can connect to the internet using network card, assuming your home/office has set up the connections and you have rj-45 drops at the location. A typical setup for a home/medium office would be Cable/Cable Modem/Router/ Computer/Computers Now if you have the RJ-45 wiring already done, then it would be Router /Switch and then you can plug in the computer in any room with a jack.Here you will get more information about Empower Network.