Welcome To 56K Information Access - 3Com 005605-00 Manual

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ELCOME TO
The International Telecommunications Union
(ITU) determines the technical protocols
communications devices must use to
interoperate 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 U.S.
Robotics modem, you can get all the Internet
you want from any service provider who offers
the ITU 56K standard or x2™ technology.
5 6K* I
NFORMATION
This modem allows the greatest compatibility
for high speed downloads from service
providers that offer the ITU 56K standard
technology or x2 technology to their
customers. 3Com is working with providers
everywhere to quickly upgrade their service to
the ITU 56K standard.
* In accordance with the ITU-T standard for 56K
transmissions, this modem is capable of 56 Kbps
downloads. However, due to FCC rules which
restrict power output of the service providers'
modems, current download speeds are limited to 53
Kbps. Actual speeds may vary depending on line
conditions and other factors. Uploads from users
to server equipment travel at speeds up to 31.2
Kbps. An analog phone line compatible with the
ITU-T 56K standard or x2 technology, and an
Internet provider or corporate host site compatible
with the ITU-T 56K standard or x2 technology are
necessary for these high-speed downloads.
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