The Compaq
Microcom 420 56K PC Card Fax Modem keeps global business
travelers connected with 56K analog data speeds on their
portable computers. This Compaq modem’s fast,
high-quality, easy Internet and remote LAN
communications give international travelers access to
all the information they need, when they need it. It is
engineered with both V.90 and K56Flex technologies for
seamless connectivity, 2 MB of flash ROM for simple
software upgrades, multiple country approvals for
international travel, Digital Line Protection for extra
reliability, and Plug and Play configuration for easy
installation.
56Kb/s Technology
delivers up to 56Kb/s downloads and
31.2Kb/s uploads over existing phone lines via K56flex1
technology. This modem has been designed with 2MB of
flash ROM that allows the modem to store both K56flex
and the final ITU 56K standard, V.90!!
Features/Specifications
Compaq Microcom 420 56K PC Card Fax Modem
Easy Country Configuration - The
Compaq Microcom 420 is designed specifically to
include all the possibilities required for
international use. When traveling from one country
to another, the user simply chooses the desired
country from a software utility and the modem
automatically resets itself for the appropriate
telephone network requirements. What’s more, users
need only one cable for traveling in up to 30
countries.
Kit Contents - Plug and Play
Type II 56Kbps PC card modem and 6-ft PC-card to
RJ-11 cord
V.90 and K56Flex Technology - Designed
with 2 MB of flash ROM, the Compaq Microcom 420
comes pre-loaded with both V.90 and K56Flex
technology. When making an Internet connection, the
modem auto-configures to the appropriate technology.
This gives users a seamless, smooth operation, as
well as the optimal opportunity to connect at 56
Kbps.
Low Power Consumption - Engineered
to be portable-friendly, Compaq Microcom 420 uses
less power than ordinary modems, which extends the
PC’s battery life
Flash Upgradeable - Simple
software downloads facilitate easy performance
enhancements, future proofing, and service updates
Digital Line Protection - The
Compaq Microcom 420 comes armed with specialized
circuitry that protects the modem from internal
damage if it’s inadvertently plugged into a
digital line common in hotel rooms and offices
Fast and Reliable Faxes - The
Compaq Microcom 420 enables a user to send and
receive faxes at speeds up to 14.4 Kbps, directly
from the laptop while on the road
Error Connection Protection - The
Compaq Microcom 420 also includes MNP 10 and MNP 10
EC, the industry’s leading error connection
protocols, providing high throughput modem
connections during adverse line conditions, which is
essential for domestic and international
communication.
Plug and Play Installation - The
Compaq Microcom 420 is Microsoft Windows 95
compatible, which provides automatic hardware
recognition and driver upload upon installation. It
is one of the easiest modems to install. Approved
with virtually any portable computer, it is
Microsoft Windows 3.x, 95, 98, and NT compatible.
Simply plug the modem into the portable computer’s
PC card slot, load the software, and it’s ready to
access the Internet, and send and receive faxes.
Product
Requirements
Compatibility:
Note: For all instances in this
document where 56K or K56Flex are mentioned the
following applies: The V.90 and K56Flex protocols
are designed only to allow faster downloads from
V.90- and K56Flex-compliant digital sources,
respectively. Maximum achievable download
transmission rates may not reach 56Kbps and will
vary with line conditions.
PC, running Windows 3.x, 95, 98, or
NT 4.x
System Configuration:
IBM Compatible 486DX2/66 or greater
4-MB system RAM
35 MB of free hard disk space
An empty PC Card (PCMCIA) slot and
1 IRQ
Analog line service from the phone
company or local PBX
Compliance:
V.90, K56Flex, Full ITU-T V.34
compliance, Full compliance with V.21, V.22,
V.22bis, V.23, V.32, V.32bis, Bell 103A, and Bell
212A