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- In Stock: 40
- Manufacturer: US Robotics
- Model or Part: 005686-02
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 5.00lb
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Overview
Revisit essential connectivity with the US Robotics 56k External Modem (model 005686-02). This robust and reliable modem is engineered to provide steadfast dial-up connectivity, making it an indispensable solution for legacy systems, home offices, and small businesses that continue to rely on traditional PSTN lines. Designed for effortless plug-and-play installation, this compact external modem delivers impressive speeds of up to 56 kilobits per second for downstream data transfer, ensuring efficient communication. It also boasts broad compatibility with older 28.8k and 14.4k standards, guaranteeing seamless integration into diverse environments. Its sleek, compact external form factor allows for convenient placement on any desk or shelf, while the standard RJ-11 telephone interface provides a straightforward and secure link to any conventional phone line, ensuring you stay connected when it matters most.
Key Features
Experience enhanced functionality and dependable performance with a suite of carefully designed features:
- V.90 protocol support for blazing-fast 56 kbps downstream and robust 33.6 kbps upstream speeds, optimizing your dial-up experience.
- Auto-dial, auto-answer and auto-reconnect capabilities ensure uninterrupted sessions, providing seamless and reliable communication without constant manual intervention.
- An integrated speaker and mute switch offers clear voice communication and convenient audio feedback during connection setup.
- LED status indicators for power, line, and data activity provide at-a-glance monitoring of your modem's operational status.
- Plug-and-play USB 2.0 interface with comprehensive driver support for Windows, macOS and Linux, ensuring broad compatibility and easy setup across multiple operating systems.
- Built-in error correction and data compression work intelligently to maximize throughput and maintain stable connections, even over noisy lines.
Technical Specifications
Precision-engineered for optimal performance, the US Robotics 56k External Modem adheres to the highest standards:
- Modem standard: V.90 / V.34 / V.32bis / V.22bis / V.22
- Maximum downstream data rate: 56 kbps
- Maximum upstream data rate: 33.6 kbps
- Interface: USB 2.0 (high speed)
- Power supply: USB bus powered (5 V)
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 5.5 in x 2.0 in x 1.0 in
- Weight: 0.4 lb
- Connector: RJ-11 (6P4C) telephone jack
Applications
The versatility and reliability of this modem make it an ideal choice for a wide array of critical applications:
- Maintaining internet access in remote locations where traditional broadband infrastructure is unavailable, providing a vital link for communication and data exchange.
- Connecting legacy point of sale terminals, industrial controllers and ATMs to central servers, ensuring critical operational continuity and data synchronization for essential business functions.
- Providing dial-in backup links for business continuity plans, offering a reliable fallback in case of primary network failures and minimizing downtime.
- Enabling voice-over-IP gateways that require a PSTN fallback, ensuring uninterrupted voice communication even when IP networks are compromised.
- Supporting educational labs and hobbyist projects that explore vintage networking technology, offering a hands-on and authentic learning experience.