Electronic linking device (5)

I believe the answer is:

modem

(Other definitions for modem that I've seen before include "Data to sound converter" , "Communications device" , "Phone line and computer connector" , "Phone-to-computer connector" , "Internet connection" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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