Transmitting Data And Faxes - IBM 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter User Manual

• In the modem installation section of your communications software, select the 3Com
56K V.90 Mini-PCI Modem.

Transmitting data and faxes

Your modem enables you to use your communications software to send and receive data
and fax files. Your modem can also be used for data communications with an online
service, the Internet, an electronic Bulletin Board Service (BBS), or another modem, at up
to V.90 speeds.
Your modem can connect at speeds up to 56,000 bits per second (bps), and send or receive
faxes at speeds up to 14,400 bps. With V.90 technology, your modem is capable of
receiving data at up to 56 Kbps and sending data at up to 31.2 Kbps. Actual download
speeds might be lower due to varying line conditions. A compatible phone line and server
equipment are required for data and fax transmissions.
Your modem supports class 1 and class 2.0 faxing. The default is class 1.
If problems occur when you are faxing, you might need to change the fax class.
Transmitting data
Because your modem is optimized for Windows, it uses the Windows interface and the
capabilities of your notebook computer to make data transfers faster than a regular
modem.
Terminal emulation protocols
You might be required to designate a terminal emulation protocol to use for data
transmission. Various computer systems use different types of terminal emulation, such as
TTY or ANSI. To determine the type of emulation to use for the modem connection,
contact the system operator for the host modem you are using. If the system operator is
unknown, try using the ANSI terminal emulation protocol.
File transfer protocols
File transfer is the ability to transport files between two computers using two modems.
The modem must use a file transfer protocol (ftp), which can correct errors in transmission
and begin the file transfer process. Both modems must use the same file transfer protocol.
When you set up a file transfer, your communications software prompts you to designate
an ftp. The most common file transfer protocols are described in the following table.
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IBM 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem by 3Com User's Guide