3Com 3CCFEM556B User Guide - Page 8

2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Features of the LAN+Modem card include: s Parallel Tasking® architecture for high throughput. s Simultaneous LAN and modem connections when installed under Windows 95 and Windows NT. s Support for both 10BASE-T (Ethernet) and 100BASE-TX (Fast Ethernet) standards. s 56 Kbps modem using v.90 technology. 16-bit modem architecture and serial-port interface capable of up to 53 Kbps for superior modem throughput. Simultaneous compatibility between V.90 and x2 technology. V.90 modems are capable of receiving at up to 56 Kbps and sending at up to 31.2 Kbps. Due to FCC regulations, receiving speeds are limited to 53 Kbps. Actual speeds may vary. Requires compatible phone line and server equipment. Complies with both the V.90 56K standard and x2 technology protocol. Standard officially determined in February 1998; ratification expected in September 1998. See http://www.3com.com/56K for details. s Digital Line Guard™, which protects the card circuitry from being damaged by overvoltage from ISDN or digital PBX lines. s Battery power conservation through automatic power management for both the LAN and modem functions. s Diagnostics programs for Windows 95 and Windows NT that let you test and configure the card. s Windows 95 Plug-and-Play support. s Support for flash upgrades of modem firmware. s Modem data transmission through cellular telephones using an optional cellular upgrade kit. s Communications and fax software for Windows 95 (included in the package on a separate diskette). s Driver support for Microsoft® (NDIS2, NDIS3, and NDIS4) and Novell® NetWare® (ODI) networks. s Support for the network management capabilities of 3Com's Transcend® PC Link SmartAgent™ software. s Distributed RMON (dRMON) SmartAgent PC software. Supported network management applications can retrieve performance data and error statistics from the LAN+Modem card. s Lifetime warranty.