Actiontec Announces 56K PCI Master; Controller-based Modem Supports all Popular Operating Systems & Delivers High Performance.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 1999-- Actiontec Electronics Actiontec Electronics, Inc. is a company headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, that designs and sells networking and broadband equipment. They are best known for the Actiontec MI424WR router that is given to Verizon customers. , Inc., a leading manufacturer of data communication products, announced today the 56K PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). Master(TM) Modem. Designed to meet the most exacting demands of distributors, system builders, VARs and resellers, the versatile 56K PCI Master Modem incorporates an on-board controller for maximum performance and flexibility. The on-board controller makes modem operation independent of the host CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. . Managing all communication activities, the on-board controller maximizes host processor availability for demanding applications including servers, CAD software and advanced 3D games. The 56K PCI Master Modem is compatible with both single and multi-processor desktop and server systems and supports all of today's popular operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. including DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. , Unix, OS/2, and Linux. By utilizing the larger bandwidth of the 32-bit PCI bus instead of the more limited 8-bit or 16-bit ISA bus, the modem also delivers the highest possible data throughput. The new modem provides users with the latest Internet access technology, supporting both the ITU (International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland, www.itu.ch) A telecommunications standards body that is under the auspices of the United Nations. Comprising more than 185 member countries, the ITU sets standards for global telecom networks. V.90 standard and the popular K56flex technology for maximum flexibility. Assuring complete interoperability between the two standards, the modem automatically selects the right technology when connecting to an Internet Service Provider 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. (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ). "Actiontec has built its reputation by delivering high quality, high performance modems," commented Alex Hewko, VP of Channel Sales and Marketing for Actiontec. "The 56K PCI Master continues in this tradition, giving system builders a top performing yet affordable modem. Unlike conventional host-based 'Windows Modems' that rely on the CPU for modem control, the 56K PCI Master does not burden the host processor with the performance-robbing details of communication control." The 56K PCI Master Modem offers users the option of Plug-N-Play installation under Windows 95 and Windows 98. Based on the Lucent Technologies Microelectronics Group chip set, the modem delivers powerful advantages in performance, innovation, and upward compatibility. Automatic rate adaptation technology adjusts speeds, depending on line conditions, to operate at the optimum speeds with the fewest errors The modem is software upgradeable to take advantage of performance upgrades as they become available. Purchasers of the new modems will be able to download future software updates directly from the Actiontec Internet site at www.actiontec.com. Supporting even the most sophisticated high speed data communication needs, the modem operates at up to 56 Kbps, and combines MNP (Microcom Networking Protocol) A family of communications protocols from Microcom, Inc., Norwood, MA, that have become de facto standards for error correction (classes 2 through 4) and data compression (class 5). In 1997, Compaq acquired Microcom. 5 and V.42bis data compression with MNP2.4, V.42, and LAPM LAPM - Link Access Protocol for Modems error correction to provide full duplex operation with throughput up to 115,200 bps. The modem is fully compatible with all common modem standards to ensure reliable connections when lower speeds are needed. Speed is automatically negotiated on connection. In the FAX mode, the modem offers send/receive fax capability up to 14,400 bps and provides Group 3 fax support. The modem includes popular easy-to-use fax and data software and additional free online services. The 56K PCI Master Modem is available to distributors, system builders, VARs and resellers, and is backed by an aggressive five-year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. . The single unit price, including box, is $59.00. About Actiontec Actiontec Electronics, Inc. is a significant global player in the data communications marketplace. The company's product line includes a complete line of Home Networking products, Mobile and Desktop Fax/Modems, and Ethernet cards, as well as Internal and External PC Card Read/Write Drives for SmartMedia, CompactFlash and ATA Flash PC Cards. Actiontec products have been recognized with a Best of Show award at Retail Xchange, the Editors Choice award from CNET's computer.com, and an Editors Choice award from Computer Retail Week. Actiontec products are available through national distribution, retail outlets, and Actiontec's on-line store as well as through private label and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and relationships. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, and maintains branch offices in Arlington, VA, Irvine, CA, The Netherlands and Taiwan. For more information, phone 408-752-7700, fax 408-541-9003, or visit http://www.actiontec.com. Actiontec and the Actiontec logo are trademarks of Actiontec Electronics, Inc. All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective holders. |
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