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3Com |
Global Village |
Intel |
Multi-Tech |
Ositech |
Silicom |
Xircom |
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Model |
Megahertz 10 Mbps LAN+56 Modem 3CEXM556T (beta evaluated) |
56K Fax/Modem/ Ethernet for Windows (not evaluated) |
EtherExpress PRO/100 Mobile MBLA1656 |
MultiMobile Modem+Ethernet 56 MT5634ZLX/E |
Jack of Spades (not evaluated) |
EtherModem56 SEM56/UTP |
CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 + Modem 56 CEM56-100MD |
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Price (MSRP, single unit) |
$329 |
$299 |
$389 |
$529 |
$399 |
$279 |
$379 |
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Phone |
(888) 906-3COM |
(800) 736-4821 |
(800) 583-3373 |
(800) 328-9717 |
(888) OSI-TECH |
(201) 529-1121 |
(805) 376-9300 |
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URL |
www.3com.com/mobile |
www.globalvillage.com |
www.intel.com/network |
www.multitech.com |
www.ositech.com |
www.silicom.co.il |
www.xircom.com/56 |
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General features |
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Cables, connectors |
1 LAN dongle, 1 XJACK socket |
1 dongle "Clyde" |
2 dongles |
1 70-in. Y-cable |
2 cables |
1 dongle, 1 78-in. LAN cable |
1 MiniDock or 2 dongles |
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- RJ-11 for modem |
Female (XJACK) |
Female |
Female |
Male |
Male |
Female |
Female |
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- RJ-45 for LAN |
Female |
Female |
Female |
Male |
Male |
Male |
Female |
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- Line activity LEDs |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
With SEM56/CMB |
Yes |
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Power consumption |
378 mA, 61 mA sleep mode, power-saver modes |
350 mA |
490 mA, power-saver modes |
220 mA |
350 mA, 50mA sleep mode |
170 mA, 90 mA sleep mode |
490 mA, power-saver modes |
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Supported platforms |
Windows 3.x, 95, NT |
Windows 95; Mac OS |
Windows 3.x, 95, NT; OS/2 |
Windows 3.x, 95, NT; OS/2 |
Windows 3.x, 95, NT |
Windows 3.x, 95, NT |
Windows 3.x, 95, NT; OS/2 |
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Supplied software |
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- Diagnostic utilities |
Modem test, card diagnostics |
None |
Modem test, card diagnostics |
Card diagnostics |
Analog and digital loopback |
DOS Install Wizard |
Modem test, card diagnostics, SNMP agent |
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- Fax; communication |
RapidComm Data/Fax/Voice |
FaxWorks/Data + Global Transfer Lite |
None |
Trio Fax Suite; Trio Data Suite |
Fax Commniqué; none |
Cheyenne Bitware |
Delrina WinFax Lite; WinComm Lite |
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Documentation |
QuickStart Guide, On-Line User Guide |
User Guide, FaxWorks Guide, On-Line AT Help |
QuickStart Card, User Guide, 56K Hints |
Owner’s Manual |
QuickStart Card, User Guide, On-Line Manual |
Quick Install Guide, On-Line Manual |
QuickStart Card, User Guide, 56K Hints |
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Modem Features |
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Transmission and control |
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- 56 Kbps type |
x2 ä |
K56flex ä |
K56flex ä |
K56flex ä |
K56flex ä |
K56flex ä |
K56flex ä |
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- V.34 (33.6 Kbps) and lower |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Error correction |
V.42 LAPM, MNP2-4 |
V.42 LAPM, MNP2-4, 10EC |
V.42 LAPM, MNP2-4 |
V.42 LAPM, MNP3-4 |
V.42 LAPM, MNP2-4 |
V.42 LAPM, MNP2-4 |
V.42 LAPM, MNP2-4 |
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Data compression |
All cards support both V.42bis (4:1) and MNP 5 (2:1) compression |
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Fax support |
Class 1 and 2 |
Class 1 |
Class 1 |
Class 1 and 2 |
Class 1 and 2 |
Class 1 and 2 |
Class 1 |
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Digital line support |
Protects against |
Protects against |
Protects against |
Protects against |
Fully supported by DPI (Digital Phone Interface) |
None |
Protects against |
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Cellular connectors available |
AMPS |
AMPS |
None |
None |
AMPS |
None |
AMPS, PCS |
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Other modem features |
Telephone answering device |
"Clyde" surge protection, Quick Release |
Digital-loss select |
Telephone answering device, media player |
Line signal strength and quality monitor |
International usage |
GlobalAccess, Digital-loss select |
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Ethernet Features |
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IEEE 802.3 10Base-T (UTP) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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IEEE 802.3 10Base-2 (BNC) |
With 3CXEM556C MSRP $379 |
No |
No |
With T2 Model MSRP $569 |
No |
With SEM56/CMB |
Optional Cable Available 3/98 |
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IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX |
With 3CCFEM556 MSRP $419 |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Full-duplex support |
Yes |
Yes (20 Mbps only) |
Yes (20 Mbps only) |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes (20 Mbps only) |
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Network Operating Systems |
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- Windows for Workgroups |
Yes |
NDIS only |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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- Novell NetWare |
Yes |
NDIS only |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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- Microsoft LAN Manager |
Yes |
NDIS only |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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- Banyan VINES |
Yes |
NDIS only |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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- Artisoft LANtastic |
Yes |
NDIS only |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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- IBM LAN |
Yes |
NDIS only |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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- DEC Pathworks |
Yes |
NDIS only |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Other LAN features |
Parallel Tasking |
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10/100 Auto-Sense DOS LAN Monitor |
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Etherboost |
Dynamic Pipelining |
10/100 Auto-Sense DOS LAN Monitor |
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Service and support |
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ITU standard flash upgrade |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Free |
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Warranty |
Limited lifetime |
5 years |
Limited lifetime |
5 years |
5 years |
2 years |
Limited lifetime, software 2 Years |
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Money-Back Guarantee |
1 year |
Determined by dealer |
90 days |
30 days |
30 days |
14 days |
30 days |
By Lisa Phifer
From Internet World magazine, Volume 4, Issue 6, February 16, 1998.
Copyright Ó
1998 Mecklermedia Corporation, 20 Ketchum Street, Westport, CT 06880;