3Com 56K Internet Gaming Modem

Play harder, move faster! If you want your game moves to scream across the Net, this internal modem is for you. With the new 3Com® U.S. Robotics® Internet Gaming modem inside your Windows PC, you'll experience the capabilities of the Internet like never before. Faster PING times and more stable connections for reduced latency mean this internal modem breaks the speed barriers. In fact, its PING times are 43 percent faster than other tested modems' (Henderson Communications Laboratory, October 1999). Plugged directly into your PC's PCI slot, the 3Com U.S. Robotics Internet Gaming modem speeds responsiveness with exclusive 3Com line probing technology and a controller optimized especially for gaming. Gratification is immediate. Two top Activision games are right there in the package, and installing this internal modem is as easy as point-and-click.

This 3Com U.S. Robotics modem makes for better playtime than other 56K modems on the market. Along with dual-mode support for the 56* Kbps V.90 standard and legacy 56 Kbps x2™ technology (as well as support for Windows 98 Multi-link Bonding), its exclusive 3Com line probing technology identifies the most efficient route from your ISP or corporate network. The result: you get the fastest possible analog downloads. Actually, you start saving time the moment you open the modem package. The Gaming Modem Installation CD gets you online in minutes. Full-version games are right there ready to go. For players who want easy and reliable connections that accelerate online analog gaming to top speeds, the new 3Com U.S. Robotics Internet Gaming modem is a must-have.

*Capable of receiving downloads at up to 56 Kbps and sending at up to 31.2 Kbps. Actual download speeds you experience may be lower due to varying line conditions. Maximum download speeds in the U.S. and Canada are limited to 53K, due to regulatory limits on power output. Requires compatible analog phone line and server equipment.

Features and Benefits

• An included coupon is redeemable for a third free Activision game of your choice: "Asteroids," "Heretic II," "Jack Nicklaus Golf 6," or "Soldier of Fortune (Special Edition)," plus a discount offer for the full version of "Quake III: Arena"

• The Gaming Modem Installation CD includes Internet Explorer and Netscape browsers, Adobe Acrobat, 3Com Internet Update Wizard, 3Com Universal Troubleshooting Guide, GameSpy, and MP3Spy - software that saves you time and money

• This internal modem's Gaming Mode can be turned off for Web browsing, e-mail, and other nongame applications - so whatever you're doing online, you get the fastest possible performance

• This internal modem's controller-based PCI firmware is optimized for less lag time and faster PING times™ play today's rave fave games at record speeds

• Two full-version Activision games - "Heavy Gear II," a mechanized combat game, and "Civilization: Call to Power," a strategy game in which you build an empire, making critical social, economic, and political decisions - are included in the modem package so you can start playing immediately

Communications

Communications - Additional Information: ITU V.34 33.6 Kbps
Communications - Additional Information: x2™ technology 56 Kbps download
Communications Standard: (V.90)
Modem Data Speed: 56Kbps

Compatibility

OS Compatibility: Windows 95, 98, NT

Protocols

Data compression : V.42bis, MNP5
Error control : V.42 MNP 2-4

Warranty Information

Warranty Terms: Limited lifetime warranty