Compaq 56K Modems-a- Give Blazing Internet Access, Download Times.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 1, 1997-- Future Proof Modems Incorporate Flash Memory for Simple Software Upgrade to New 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. Standard for 56Kb/s Performance(b) Editor's Summary -- Netelligent 56K ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. Fax Modem fax modem n. A modem that sends and receives fax transmissions. -- Accelerated commercial data and fax communications for Compaq and non-Compaq users -- Netelligent 56K PC Card Fax Modem -- High-speed Internet See broadband. access and faxing for Compaq and non-Compaq users -- Netelligent 8500 Communications Platform -- Enhanced version offers new level of price/performance and ease-of-use -- Netelligent Management Software v2.0 -- Cost-effective fault detection, performance monitoring and configuration support New Compaq Computer Corporation (company) Compaq Computer Corporation - The largest US manufacturer and vendor of IBM PC compatible personal computers and servers. Compaq was started in 1982 by three ex-Texas Instruments employees. Quarterly sales $2499M, profits $210M (Aug 1994). http://compaq.com/. (CPQ CPQ Compaq CPQ Conseil du Patronat du Québec (Canada) CPQ Configure-Price-Quote CPQ Conseil de Presse du Québec (Québec Press Council, Canada) CPQ Companion Parrot Quarterly :NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange ) modem technology that provides fast WAN access without the bother of ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. debuted today. With its 56K ISA Fax Modem(c) or a new 56K PC Card Fax Modem (d), Compaq is providing users with the ability to download information from the Internet or intranet at up to nearly twice the speed as that offered by today's modems (e). The company also announced Internet (IP protocol) enhancements to its 8500 Communications Platform (f) as well as a major upgrade to Compaq Netelligent Management Software(g). "Compaq's partnerships with the best-of-breed technology providers promote the use of industry standards that make equipment easy to use and interoperable across vendors," said Ed Olkkola, Vice President, Communication Products Division, Compaq Computer Corporation. "Compaq is committed to open standards Specifications for hardware and software that are developed by a standards organization or a consortium involved in supporting a standard. Available to the public for developing compliant products, open standards imply "open systems;" that an existing component in a system can be replaced that are supported by a wide range of vendors. This is why we -- along with the majority of modem manufacturers -- are supporting K56flex(h). Our customers demand the fastest possible remote access to the Internet and corporate networks, and K56flex is the most widely supported, most interoperable PCM modem See V.90. standard. We have clearly made a commitment to the marketplace and raised the price/performance bar for our competitors." Netelligent 56K ISA Fax Modem The Netelligent 56K ISA Fax Modem offers accelerated commercial data and fax communications for customers seeking an affordable analog modem A common device that converts the computer's digital pulses to tones that can be carried over analog telephone lines. See modem. with the latest technology. Utilizing the K56flex technology to deliver data performance over existing phone lines, the modem achieves speeds of up to 56Kb/s(i) downloads and 33.6Kb/s(j) uploads and enables users to send faxes directly from their PCs at 14.4Kb/s while using other applications. An internal card, the Netelligent 56K ISA Fax Modem avoids performance limitations often experienced with external serial port-connection devices. It includes a hardware-based controller, enabling the modem to be operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. independent. This lessens the likelihood of conflicts in corporate environments when new software is launched or various 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. are supported simultaneously. Netelligent 56K PC Card Fax Modem The Netelligent 56K PC Card Fax Modem also uses the K56flex technology to deliver up to 56Kb/s downloads and 33.6Kb/s uploads from corporate networks, enabling mobile users to access the Internet and download large files at high speeds from corporate networks. The user can send and receive faxes at speeds of up to 14.4Kb/s. Both the Netelligent 56K ISA Fax Modem and the Netelligent 56K PC Card Fax Modem feature flash memory downloadable software for performance enhancements and simple upgrades to the new ITU standard for 56Kb/s when it is published. Both modems have undergone rigorous testing in a variety of commercial environments and are suited for both Compaq and non-Compaq platforms. Netelligent 8500 Communications Platform The company also announced enhancements to the Netelligent 8500 Communications Platform routing software. These router enhancements will be available at no cost and will include NetWare Link Services Protocol support, 100Base-FX support for an integrated controller, improved call negotiation with 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. over ISDN lines, and IP firewall capability that allows it to serve as an Internet gateway (1) See cable/DSL gateway. (2) A router or server that converts IP packets to IPX, AppleTalk or some other non-IP format and vice versa. It is used to connect non-IP networks to the Internet. . Compaq Netelligent Management Software v2.0 Compaq Netelligent Management Software is a 32-bit Windows application A program that is written to run under Microsoft's Windows operating system. Such applications typically run under all 32-bit versions of Windows, but earlier applications might also run under the 16-bit versions (Windows 3.x) as well. See Windows. that provides cost-effective fault detection, performance monitoring and configuration support for all manageable Netelligent hubs, switches and routers. Compaq Netelligent Management Software v2.0 provides a number of new mapping features including hierarchical maps, direct device connection and simplified map operation. The latest release includes auto discovery of network devices which simplifies set-up and maintenance of the network map as well. The graphing engine has been enhanced, resulting in more advanced graphing options such as scalability, exportation, new graph types, improved performance monitoring and diagnostics. Compaq Netelligent Management Software is included with all manageable Netelligent networking and communications products.
WAN PRODUCTS PRICE(1) Limited Warranty PLANNED
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56K ISA Fax $149 5 year On
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56K PC Card Fax $199 5 year July '97
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8500 $2,299 3 year July '97
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Service, Warranty and Distribution Netelligent products can be purchased from resellers and VARs and are supported by a 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. (see above chart for specific information). Technical support is provided through Compaq Technical Support Centers worldwide. Service is provided through resellers and VARs on a local, regional, or global basis. Company Background Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune 100 company, is the fifth largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of personal computers, delivering useful innovation through products that connect people with people and people with information. The company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] programs and business practices. Compaq is strategically organized to meet the current and future needs of its customers, offering Internet and enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. solutions, networking products, commercial PC products and consumer PCs. As the leader in distributed enterprise solutions, Compaq has shipped over a million servers. In 1996, the company reported worldwide sales of $18.1 billion. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products can be found at http://www.compaq.com or by calling 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. Product information and reseller locations can be obtained by calling 1-800-345-1518. -0- (a) http://www.compaq.com/products/networking/main.html. Designed to allow faster downloads from K56flex compliant digital sources. Maximum achievable download transmission rates may not reach 56Kb/s and will vary with line conditions. (b) The ITU standard for 56Kb/s is expected to be published in 1998. (c) http://www.compaq.com/products/networking/main.html. Designed to allow faster downloads from K56flex compliant digital sources. Maximum achievable download transmission rates may not reach 56Kb/s and will vary with line conditions. (d) http://www.compaq.com/products/networking/main.html. Designed to allow faster downloads from K56flex compliant digital sources. Maximum achievable download transmission rates may not reach 56Kb/s and will vary with line conditions. (e) Provide your corporate LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. is a compatible K56flex source: otherwise downloads will be at up to 33.6 KB/s and will vary with line conditions. (f) http://www.compaq.com/products/networking/routers/index.html (g) http://www.compaq.com/products/networking/software/index.html (h) The K56flex protocol is designed to allow faster downloads from K56flex compliant digital sources. Maximum achievable download transmission rates may not reach 56Kb/s and will vary with line conditions. (i) Provided your corporate LAN is a compatible K56flex source: otherwise downloads will be at up to 33.6 Kb/s and will vary with line conditions. (j) Actual transmission rates will vary with line conditions. Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Compaq Computer Corporation John Sweney 281-514-0484 john.sweney@compaq.com or Miller/Shandwick Technologies David Anderson David Anderson may refer to:
415-962-9550 danderson@miller.shandwick.com |
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