3Com Makes Broadband Internet Connections Radically Simple; New 3Com ADSL Modem USB Streamlines Installation, Maintenance for Internet Service Providers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2001 Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. will soon enjoy faster installation and provisioning -- potentially leading to more customer installations per day -- thanks to a new ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line modem from 3Com Corp. (Nasdaq:COMS COMS 3Com Corporation (stock symbol) COMS Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist COMS Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems COMS City of Manchester Stadium (UK) ). 3Com has expanded its radically simple ADSL modem portfolio with the new 3Com(R) ADSL Modem USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. , designed to minimize installation times and associated costs DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary service providers incur with new service activation. The 3Com ADSL Modem USB, featuring the industry's widest-deployed Alcatel chipset A group of chips designed to work as a unit to perform a function. For example, a modem chipset contains all the primary circuits for transmitting and receiving. A PC chipset provides the electronic interfaces between all subsystems (see PC chipset for illustration). , is compatible with industry leading DSLAMs and continues 3Com's interoperability heritage. In addition, the 3Com ADSL modem USB provides Internet connection speeds many times faster than traditional dial-up modems: depending on the services consumers order, the 3Com ADSL Modem USB is flexible enough to support connection speeds ranging anywhere from 8 Mbps (megabits per second (unit) megabits per second - (Mbps, Mb/s) Millions of bits per second. A unit of data rate. 1 Mb/s = 1,000,000 bits per second (not 1,048,576). E.g. Ethernet can carry 10 Mbps. ) downstream to 1 Mbps upstream. An integral part of 3Com's Digital Home vision, the 3Com ADSL Modem USB provides a key element required by consumers: high-speed, "always-on" Internet connections. In addition, remote workers can tap into office virtual private networks to check email or connect to work-related databases; at the same time, other household members can conduct research online or tap into the Internet's rich entertainment content. Forward-thinking Benefits 3Com's ADSL Modem USB includes an "Instant Update" feature, which protects service provider investments: when modem upgrades are made available, registered users will be notified and they can easily and quickly download them from the 3Com website at their convenience. To furnish consumers real-time diagnostic data, the 3Com ADSL Modem USB also includes free "Control Center" software. This application provides consumers up-to-the-minute line performance, line noise and error statistics, should service providers ever need help troubleshooting issues that arise. Pricing and Availability 3Com's ADSL Modem USB carries a list price of $222; it is currently available for order through normal 3Com distribution channels. Volume shipment is expected mid-February 2001. The Digital Home from 3Com 3Com's vision of a Digital Home is one that connects family members to each other and important information -- both within and outside the home. Based on real-life consumer needs for Internet connectivity, the Digital Home parlays 3Com's acknowledged expertise in networking computers and enriches consumer lifestyles with simple, reliable and innovative solutions. Encompassing a wide variety of products, 3Com is one of the only companies to provide every element required by Digital Home members -- such as cable and DSL modems ADSL modem or DSL modem is a device used to connect a single computer or router to a DSL phone line, in order to use an ADSL service. The acronym NTBBA (network termination broad band adapter, network termination broad band access) is also common in various countries. ; wireless, phoneline and Ethernet home networks and gateways; Internet appliances Also called "information appliance," "smart appliance," and "Web appliance," it is a device specialized for accessing the Web and/or e-mail. Designed for ease of use, it plugs into a telephone jack or LAN connection for Internet hookup. and webcams. About 3Com 3Com simplifies how people connect to information and services through easy-to-use connectivity products and solutions for consumers and commercial organizations. The company also provides access infrastructures and IP services platforms for network service providers. For further information, visit www.3Com.com or the press site at www.3Com.com/pressbox. Note to Editors: 3Com is a registered trademark of 3Com Corp. The model number of the modem referred to in this release is 3CP4218. |
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