3Com Offers High-Speed 33.6 Connections With Next Generation Lan+Modem PC Card
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — November 4, 1996 — Global data networking leader, 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS), today introduced the newest version of its award-winning EtherLink III LAN+Modem PC Card, now offering mobile users the highest modem connection speed and fastest data throughput available, coupled with 3Com's recognized Ethernet leadership — all in one dual-function card for portable computers.
Today's mobile professionals require access to a variety of bandwidth-intensive network applications while on the road, including e-mail, Internet/Intranet access and database retrieval, without sacrificing speed or connection reliability. The EtherLink III LAN+33.6 Modem PC Card combines 3Com's superior Ethernet performance with the industry's fastest 33.6 Kbps connection, delivering fast execution of any local or remote network application for increased efficiency and productivity.
"With the emergence of remote access and higher dial-up speeds, modems have evolved from being purely connectivity products into network access devices," said Rich Redelfs, director of marketing for 3Com Corporation. "Mobile workers depend on their modems for access to the same applications they use on their desktop. Whether users are logging in at the office or dialing up remotely, they need reliability, compatibility and consistently high performance. We designed the EtherLink III LAN+33.6 Modem with precisely these users in mind, creating a modem with exceptional data throughput and connection reliability and combining it with the unmatched quality of our Ethernet adapters."
Designed for Superior Modem Performance
3Com's EtherLink III LAN+Modem PC Card supports the International Telecommunications Union's (ITU) recently approved V.34 1996 standard which extends the maximum transmission speeds of modems to 33.6 Kbps. The new product utilizes the same optimized modem architecture used with its 28.8 card. The EtherLink III LAN+Modem provides high data throughput with its next-generation 16-bit architecture and integrated design and achieves reliable, high-speed connections over clean and noisy lines by incorporating a low-noise physical interface between the analog telephone line and the digital modem circuitry.
As with 3Com's previous LAN+Modem PC Card, the new LAN+33.6 Modem also comes cellular ready, providing mobile PC users with dial-up network access through a cellular phone. Customers simply use a cellular interface with the EtherLink III LAN+Modem PC Card for a quick and easy connection.
Unmatched Ethernet Performance
The EtherLink III LAN+33.6 Modem PC Card offers 3Com's exceptional 10 Mbps Ethernet performance, up to 46% faster than the competition. This speed advantage is achieved through 3Com's patented Parallel Tasking technology, which overlaps tasks which are usually handled serially. The LAN+33.6 Modem PC Card includes network drivers for all popular computer operating systems.
3Com's AutoIQ Software Makes Installation Simple The EtherLink III LAN+33.6 Modem PC Card is easy to install, even for the first time user. In addition to supporting Plug and Play for Windows(1) 95, the card also includes 3Com's new AutoIQ expert systems diagnostic software, which makes installation in Windows 3.x notebooks equally simple. AutoIQ software automatically detects and resolves resource conflicts often experienced with notebook installations, greatly simplifying installation. In addition, the 3Com EtherLink III LAN+33.6 Modem PC Card is compatible with all leading notebook computers and 3Com ensures this compatibility with a money back guarantee. Plus, 3Com guarantees the EtherLink III LAN+33.6 Modem PC Card with a lifetime warranty.
Pricing and Availability
3Com's EtherLink III LAN+33.6 Modem PC Card (3C562C) is available now for a suggested list price of $ 379 (USD) for the TP version and $ 429 (USD) for the TP/Coax model. Pricing for five packs is $ 1,795 for TP and $ 2,045 for TP/Coax. Plus it comes bundled with free Delrina Winfax Lite(1) and WinComm Lite(1) communications software.
3Com's EtherLink III LAN+33.6 Modem PC Card is part of 3Com's Transcend Networking framework for extending the reach of networks to mobile users.
3Com Corporation has helped more than 36 million people gain access to critical information through high-speed networks. Designed to serve large enterprises, service providers, small offices and homes, 3Com products provide a scalable architecture to meet the present and future connectivity needs of today's users. With research and development on three continents, 3Com is one of the data networking industry's largest and fastest growing companies. 3Com's innovative marketing, engineering, sales and support simplify communication, optimize network reliability and protect customer investments. For further information, visit our World Wide Web site: http://www.3Com.com or call 1-800-NET-3COM.
Note to Editors: 3Com's LAN+33.6 Modem PC Card is available in the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Sweden, Taiwan, Venezuela, United Kingdom and United States. The cellular ready feature is only available in Canada and the United States.
3Com, EtherLink and Parallel Tasking and Transcend are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. AutoIQ is a trademark of 3Com Corporation.
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