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3Com OfficeConnect Dual 56K* LAN Modem

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Key Benefits Business-Class Solution

A true business-class solution that
Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation
The modem automatically senses
offers the high-speed connectivity of when the first line is overloaded and
digital services, the security and dials up a second line for uninter-
shared multi-user connection capabili- rupted transfers.
ties of a router and the simplicity and
economics of a modem. Pass-Through Voice Ports
Allows users to make voice calls when
Scalability not transferring data.
Integrated four-port hub allows
multiple users to share a single high- Virtual Communications Port
speed connection; you can also add an Enables the modem to interoperate
external hub to support up to 25 with non-PPP connection methods,
additional users or devices. e.g., for faxing and connecting with
proprietary services like America
Multiple Connection Options Online as well as BBS.
Supports simultaneous access to differ-
ent locations, or higher speed access to Easy to Install and Use
a single location, or a combination of Browser-based tools like the ISP
dial-in and dial-out transmissions. Wizard, E-Z LAN and Desktop
Manager simplify everything from ini-
Near-ISDN Speeds tial installation to everyday operation.
Two integrated V.90 modems provide
near-ISDN connection speeds to International Operation
enable large file transfers. DAA support means you can use the
modem around the world.

The 3Com OfficeConnect Dual 56K*

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lutionary business-class modem solu-
Move up to LAN Modem gives power users, tion incorporates two internal
higher speed and teleworkers, small offices/home high-speed V.90 modems, an internal
offices (SOHOs) and small businesses router, two pass-through voice ports,
secure WAN the ability to implement a network as well as integrated 4-port Ethernet
communications solution that offers high-speed, secure hub (with the ability to stack addi-
and flexible communications com- tional OfficeConnect hubs to add
with the ease bined with the familiarity and low more users or devices).
and familiarity of cost of modem operations. This revo-

modem operations

* Capable of receiving downloads at up to 56 Kbps and sending at up to 31.2 Kbps. Due to FCC regulations on power output, receiving speeds are
limited to 53 Kbps. Actual speeds may vary. Requires compatible analog phone line and server equipment. See www.3com.com for details.
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can dial out to upload a graphics-
of security features the familiarity and convenience of
modem-based operations. intensive file; the 3Com OfficeConnect
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file transfer and automatically acti-
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Simultaneous Dial-Out/Dial-In line to free up the WAN connection for
In this application, internal users can other users.
dial out through one internal modem
to connect to the Internet, while an Secure
external teleworker dials in over the As a business-class communications
second internal modem to access solution, the 3Com OfficeConnect
resources on the corporate server. Dual 56K LAN Modem has a full com-
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Dial-Out/Two Different Locations
configuration screens.
In this application, one internal
IntelligentNAT
user can dial out through one of the
Enables all of the users connected to
internal modems to the Internet,
the 3Com OfficeConnect Dual 56K LAN
while a second internal user dials
Modem to share a single ISP account
out to another network, e.g.,
and phone line while hiding the IP
a supplier’s extranet.
addresses of computers attached to the
modem from the public Internet.

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)

Pass-Through
Enables offices or users to communi-
cate over secure Virtual Private
Networks (VPNs), saving money over
costly dedicated private line WANs.
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Virtual Communications Port Embedded Dynamic Host Configuration

The 3Com OfficeConnect Dual 56K LAN Protocol (DHCP) Server
Modem incorporates a “virtual Supplies network addresses to computers
communications port” that enables the automatically, simplifying configuration
modem to work with other services— and management of the network.
such as America Online—that don’t
Instant LAN
support a PPP connection. The virtual
com port makes the transmission appear The 3Com OfficeConnect Dual 56K
to come from a RS-232 communications LAN Modem not only enables multi-
port, such as an external modem. ple users to share access to WAN
resources, it provides an instant LAN.
This feature also makes it possible for the By adding 3Com print servers and fax
Use the quick set-up 3Com OfficeConnect Dual 56K LAN servers to the LAN, users can also
option or do a Modem to accept and receive faxes. If share local resources.
one of the internal modems is available,
complete customized faxes can be sent through the virtual V.90 Advantages

configuration. com port. Alternatively, faxes can be The 3Com OfficeConnect Dual 56K LAN
Modem utilizes 3Com’s market-leading
sent using one of the pass-through voice
ports. V.90 technology for the fastest possible
connections over ordinary analog phone
E-Z LAN Utility lines. The modem can achieve these
Upon start-up, the E-Z LAN Utility high-speed analog connections with any
looks at the computer and correctly ISP that supports the V.90 standard or
configures the necessary devices to the pre-standard x2 protocol created by
support Internet access automatically. US Robotics. The LAN Modem will
automatically “downshift” to slower
ISP Wizard modem standards such as V.34
The ISP Wizard eliminates the (33.6 Kbps) if the ISP has not upgraded
complexity associated with setting up to 56 Kbps technology.
an ISP connection, allowing Internet
access as quickly as possible. Because the 3Com OfficeConnect 56K
Alternatively, bypass this quick setup LAN Modem incorporates a network
option and do a complete customized router, each connected computer can
configuration, which includes the reach Ethernet transmission speeds of
ability to enable such features as PPP 10 Mbps, eliminating the computer
data compression, Intelligent NAT, COM port’s 115 Kbps bottleneck. That
Multilink PPP, etc. Customized con- also means that the modem’s Internet
figurations can be set up during transmission speeds are up to two times
initial configuration or whenever you faster than those of standard analog
want to activate more sophisticated modems.
capabilities on your 3Com
The 3Com OfficeConnect 56K LAN
OfficeConnect Dual 56K LAN Modem.
Modem supports standards-based data
Desktop Manager compression—the IETF Compression
The Desktop Manager utility enables Control Protocol with LZS technology
users to work directly from the from hi/fn, Inc. It allows actual through-
Tool Tray menu bar to do things like put from the LAN to the 56K connection
check the status of calls, initiate and to reach speeds greater than 150 Kbps.
terminate calls. This increased throughput means
decreased usage fees and waiting time
Embedded Domain Name System for every user on the LAN.
(DNS) Server
Allows network devices to be
addressed by user-friendly names
rather than numeric IP addresses.

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10-30V DC 1 2
0.8A MAX
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- RESET
LAN

Power Reset button Four Ethernet Two analog line

connector 10BASE-T ports with two pass-
connectors through ports

Specifications Dimensions and Weight

Depth: 185.4 mm/7.3 in
Diagnostics, Software Updates
19 LEDs for operation, call
Computer System Requirements
At least one Windows 95/98/NT
Width: 220 mm/8.7 in status, user port status, and computer with a CD-ROM drive
Height: 54.6 mm/2.15 in local diagnostics is recommended.
Weight: 1000 g/2.2 lb Call Progress, Error, and Fault Each computer must have an
messages to user’s Web browser Ethernet card installed with a
Protocol Support 10BASE-T or 10/100BASE-T
Built-in confidence tests
Communications Protocols (twisted pair) interface.
IETF V.90, x2 Flash memory for down loaded
user-installable firmware TCP/I protocol suite (comes
IETF PPP (RFC 1661,1662, and standard with Windows 95/98
updates
1663) and Windows NT) on each
LAN Protocols Mean Time Between Failures
system.
TCP/IP 236,657 hours at 30 °C (85 °F) Package Contents
PPTP Each 3Com OfficeConnect Dual
Power 56K LAN Modem package
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External power supply: .8 A includes:
DHCP
Input: 100-240 VAC 3Com OfficeConnect Dual 56K
DNS LAN Modem power cable with
Output: 12 VDC*
Network address translator an AC wall transformer
Power dissipation: 10.4 W
(RFC 1631) TCP/IP RJ-11/RJ-11 analog cable (two)
*Specific power supplies depending
Compression Protocols on current. RJ-45/RJ-45 LAN cable (one)
PPP CC (RFC 1962); PPP
Getting Started Guide CD-ROM
Stac/hi/fn (RFC 1974) Environmental
containing user documentation
Operating temperature: 10° to
Security Protocols and other useful applications
50°C (50° to 122°F)
PAP (RFC 1334) Country-specific phone adapters
Nonoperating temperature:
CHAP (RFC 1994) may be required
-40° to 65°C (-40°to 149°F)
MS-CHAP
Relative humidity: up to 90% Warranty Summary
(noncondensing) 3Com provides a limited lifetime
Physical Interface
Four 10BASE-T twisted pair warranty for the 3Com
Standards Compliance OfficeConnect Dual 56K LAN
Ethernet ports,10 Mbps each
EN 55022 Modem.
Hub appearance for direct
IEC 60950
connection of computers RJ-45
CTR 21
(8-pin) modular connectors
CUL listed
4 RJ-11 connectors, telco and
FCC part 15 Class B
phone (pass-through)
FCC part 68

Ordering Information 3Com OfficeConnect Dual 56K LAN Modem 3C888

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tive companies. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information given is accurate, 3Com does not accept liability
for any errors or mistakes which may arise. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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