Actiontec Announces Unique Call Waiting Modem Family; Unique Voice/Fax/Modems Permit Telephone Call Screening While Online - Support Windows and Linux.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 1999-- Retail Vision - 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 communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. and wireless products, announced today the 56K Internal PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). Call Waiting Modem and 56K External Call Waiting Modem. Ensuring phone calls are not missed while users are surfing the Web or checking e-mail, the modems' unique Call Waiting feature permits users to screen incoming telephone calls without interrupting their on-line connection. With such advanced features as voice mailbox, telephone answering machine, Internet phone (1) See IP phone and softphone. (2) (Internet Phone) The first VoIP telephone service in the U.S., introduced in early 1995 by VocalTec Communications Ltd., Fort Lee, NJ (www.vocaltec.com). Using a Windows softphone, calls could also be made to a regular phone. software, and background fax, the modems turn PC's into full-featured home office communications centers. For maximum versatility, the V.90/K56flex modems include support for Linux, the widely-endorsed and fast growing challenger to the Microsoft Windows operating system. The modems also support all of todays popular PC operating systems: DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, WindowsNT, and OS/2. "The unique call waiting capability means that for the first time, users can now go on line without worrying about missing or disconnecting important calls," commented Alex Hewko, VP of Channel Sales and Marketing for Actiontec. "In addition, the Call Waiting modems are the first on the market to support Linux." Using the Call Waiting Service available on most telephone systems, the modems monitor the phone line for incoming voice calls while the user is online. The user is notified when a call comes in, and has the option of ignoring the incoming voice call or picking up the phone to speak with who is calling without disconnecting the data connection! The user then has the option of accepting the incoming call or taking a message and remaining online. The 56K Internal PCI Call Waiting Modem and 56K External Call Waiting Modem are Plug-N-Play under Windows 95/98. For maximum flexibility and compatibility with other operating systems, users of the internal modem may manually select the COM port and IRQ (Interrupt ReQuest) A hardware interrupt on a PC. There are 16 IRQ lines used to signal the CPU that a peripheral event has started or terminated. Except for PCI devices, two devices cannot use the same line. setting. Based on the Lucent Technologies Microelectronics Group chip set, the V.90/K56flex modems deliver powerful advantages in performance, innovation, and upward compatibility. Automatic rate adaptation technology adjusts speeds, depending on line conditions, to operate at the optimum speeds. The modems are 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 (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. . The modems include Actiontec's award-winning, easy-to-use fax and data communications software and trial Internet phone software. The Internet phone software allows users to place voice and video calls from their home computers to others around the world for just the cost of an Internet connection. The modems come with a bonus CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). with free trial subscriptions and software from leading 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. , virtual office software, speed reading software and much more. Supporting even the most sophisticated high speed data communication needs, the modems operate at up to 56 Kbps, and combine 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 56K Call Waiting Modems will be available in June through Actiontec national distributors and retail outlets. The 56K Internal PCI Call Waiting Modem has an estimated street price of $99.99 and the 56K External Call Waiting Modem estimated street price of $119.99. The modems are 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. and come with free technical support. About Actiontec Actiontec Electronics, Inc. is a significant global player in the data communications marketplace. Actiontec's technically sophisticated products target the needs of SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. and consumer users of mobile and desktop computers. The company has a track record of growth, attributed primarily to strong relationships in the data communications product marketplace. Actiontec'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's broad range of connectivity and storage products enables desktop computer users to increase productivity and allows mobile computer users to communicate effectively from non-traditional locations. Actiontec products are available through national distribution and retail outlets 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 Philadelphia, PA, Government Sales in Arlington, VA, and International Sales in Irvine, CA. Actiontec Inc. can be reached via the Internet at http://www.actiontec.com, or by phone at 408/752-7700. 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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