Modems Category Overview
The Modems category, identified by the ID 343, is a specific classification within the Electronics > Networking taxonomy. It is designed for hardware devices that modulate and demodulate signals to facilitate digital data transmission over various communication mediums.
What Belongs in this Category
This category is intended for standalone modem hardware. Examples from the US market include:
- Ultra-high-speed cable modems for residential broadband.
- Advanced compact cable modems for high-performance networking.
- USB-based dial-up and fax modems for legacy connectivity.
- 5G cellular modems designed for high-speed wireless data access.
- Multi-gigabit hardware intended for fiber or cable internet termination.
What Does Not Belong Here
Items that do not function as standalone modems should be mapped to their respective categories. Products like router-modem combos should be placed carefully, while items intended for other network functions belong elsewhere:
- Network Cards & Adapters for internal or external connectivity expansion.
- Bridges & Routers for managing local area network traffic.
- Modem Accessories, such as power supplies or mounting brackets.
- Network Security & Firewall Devices for traffic inspection and protection.
- Hubs & Switches for local network port expansion.
Always verify the primary function of your hardware to ensure it is not a peripheral or a routing device, as these require different category IDs to align with Google's search requirements.
How to Use in Your Feed
To assign this category, use the attribute google_product_category with the value '343' or 'Electronics > Networking > Modems'. While optional, providing this value prevents incorrect automatic categorization, ensuring your product attributes and policies are applied correctly by Google.