Welcome To 56K*Information Access - 3Com 56k User's Manual And Reference

Welcome to 56K*Information Access

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
decides the technical protocols that
communications devices must use to operate with
each other. Modems that comply with ITU
standards can "talk" to other standards-compliant
modems and fax machines worldwide.
The ITU has determined a worldwide standard for
56K modem technology. With a 3Com
U.S. Robotics modem, you can get 56K Internet
access from any service provider who offers the
ITU V.90 standard or 3Com 56K technology.
3Com is working with providers everywhere to
quickly upgrade their service to the ITU V.90
standard.
∗ In accordance with the ITU standard for V.90
transmissions, this modem is capable of 56 Kbps
downloads. However, the download speeds you
experience may be lower due to varying line
conditions and other factors. Uploads from users to
server equipment travel at speeds up to 31.2 Kbps.
An analogue phone line compatible with the ITU
V.90 standard or 3Com 56K technology, and an
Internet provider or corporate host site with the
ITU V.90 standard or 3Com 56K technology are
necessary for these high-speed downloads.
See http://www.3com.com/56k for details.
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