Compare 3Com Sportster 33.6K/14.4K Analog Modem (000840-06) to 3Com HomeConnect (3CR29220) Cable Modem

The Sportster modem is the logical modem choice for PC users. It's both easy to set up and operate, and is one of the most reliable modems ever made.??Using a modem is easy in a corporate office, with a staff of computer gurus on call whenever you have a question. It's tougher if you're home alone, or in a small company with no on-site support. The Sportster line of modems is designed for people like you, who want their modems to work the first time, every time. Less

Sleek. Fast. Reliable. The new 3Com HomeConnect Cable Modem defines the next generation of Internet access and sets the high-speed standard with the best-selling brand in the modem business. This two-way-over-cable modem screams with capabilities of up to 10 Mbps downstream throughput and up to 3 Mbps upstream. It's a powerful choice for your network and your subscribers. ??DOCSIS compliance ensures interoperability and peace of mind as your network grows. Built-in security and protocol filtering protect the privacy of your users' data. The modem supports baseline privacy with a 56-bit security key. And the Cable Modem provides an HTTP-based interface for efficient diagnostics and management over the Web. Multi-purpose LEDs and user-programmable audible indicators let users see and hear a variety of performance indicators, for easier troubleshooting. Less