softmodem

noun

softmodem

noun

Etymology From software + modem.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Networking, Physical sciences, Sciences A modem with minimal hardware capabilities, designed to use a host computer's resources to perform most of the tasks performed by dedicated hardware in a traditional modem.

Hyponyms
Linmodem, Winmodem

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