Actiontec Debuts First USB/Serial 56K External Modem, Featuring Greater Reliability, Faster Downloads.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 2004 International CES LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2004 Unit Supports Both 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. and Serial Connections; V.92 QuickConnect, V.44 Protocols Enable Users to Log On, Surf, and Download Faster(1) 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 provider of broadband communication and networking solutions, today announced the unveiling of its USB/Serial 56K External Modem A self-contained modem that is connected via cable to the serial port of a computer. It draws power from a wall outlet. The advantage of an external modem is that a series of status lights on the outside of the case display the changing states of the modem (off-hook, carrier detect, , a high-performance analog modem A common device that converts the computer's digital pulses to tones that can be carried over analog telephone lines. See modem. that gives Internet users greater flexibility and reliability than ever before. Featuring an onboard controller and support for the latest dial-up modem standards The CCITT, an international committee that specifies the way modems and fax machines transmit information to ensure compatibility among modems, has classified dial-up modems according to the following modulation standards: Offering support for V.92 QuickConnect and V.44 standards(1), the USB/Serial 56K External Modem can connect to any PC using either a USB or serial cable. The convenient design means that users have total flexibility as they upgrade or re-configure computers, or move their modem from one PC to another. "Versatility and ease-of-use are key words to describe our new USB/Serial 56K External Modem," said Dean Chang, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Actiontec. "To get the most out of the Internet, users need a modem with advanced technology and engineering that maximizes each step of use, from installation and set-up through log on and log off. The USB/Serial 56K External Modem meets that standard." Controller-Based Central to the performance of Actiontec's new modem is its onboard controller, a processor that governs all device activities. Unlike some modems that borrow processing capacity from the host PC, the USB/Serial 56K External Modem's controller manages internal tasks itself. Not only is performance optimized for both the computer and modem, but also the chance of slowdowns and system crashes due to PC conflicts is virtually eliminated. The powerful system design of the USB/Serial 56K External Modem also assures users they will get online smoothly and, once there, stay online. The product actually memorizes the characteristics of the user's phone line, accelerating the connection process and shortening wait times; once the line is recognized, the modem then adjusts speeds automatically according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the person's needs. Latest Standards Actiontec's USB/Serial 56K External Modem supports V.44, an advanced modem data standard that compresses web pages for faster transmission between users and their 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. . Using V.44, users can experience speed increases of 120% or more, providing a more satisfying overall web experience. V.92 Quick Connect is another cutting-edge protocol that reduces "handshake" time during log on. For users whose ISPs provide V.92 support, the USB/Serial 56K External Modem provides reliable connection in the shortest possible time. Finally, the USB/Serial 56K External Modem is compatible with more conventional V.90 and K56Flex standards as well, ensuring use with all ISPs regardless of individual service offering. Pricing and Availability Actiontec's USB/Serial 56K External Modem supports any PC running a Pentium 133 processor or higher (minimum 64MB RAM) and Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP. The unit is priced at $69.95 and is shipping now to major ISPs and will available in February, 2004 through select mass market retailers as well as from www.actiontec.com. About Actiontec Actiontec Electronics, Inc. is a leading supplier of devices designed for the digital life, including the industry's first call waiting modems, DSL modems, cable/DSL routers, Internet telephony Another term for IP telephony and VoIP. In the late 1990s, some people made a distinction between Internet Telephony and VoIP: Internet telephony referred to voice over the public Internet, while VoIP referred to voice over private IP networks. products and wireless home networking kits. Kid Defender, the first real-time Internet control software for parents, continues the company's focus on products that optimize Internet use. Actiontec products have earned Best of Show at Retail Xchange, Editors Choice awards from CNET's computers.com and homePCnetwork.com, and Top 100 Products of the Year from Computer Shopper Computer Shopper could referr to the following publications:
(1) To benefit from V.92 QuickConnect and V.44, Internet Service Provider must provide support for these protocols. Actiontec the Actiontec logo, Kid Defender, and the Kid Defender logo are trademarks of Actiontec Electronics, Inc. All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective holders. |
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