Compare 3Com OfficeConnect (3CR29210) Cable Modem to 3Com U.S. Robotics 56K Modem 5686E Analog Modem (USR325686E)

With most homes in Europe and North America and Europe within easy reach of cable television services, a new era in high-speed Internet and intranet access is at hand. All you need is a 3Com cable modem to tap into standards-compliant network services offered by your cable provider. This versatile cable modem family - available in a range of form factors and interface types to meet the needs of every user environment - function superbly on both traditional cable television and newer hybrid fiber coax (HFC) networks. Now that TCP/IP networks are able to offer integrated, rich-content media combining real-time voice, video, and data, you'll want 3Com cable modems for the fastest and most productive remote networking available today. Less

U.S.Robotics has been building the world's best modems for over 25 years, and now is bringing you the latest in modem technology. V.92 lets you send e-mail and attachments faster, get online quicker, and even take incoming phone calls without losing your Internet connection. Getting a better connection is as easy as the three-step installation procedure. The U.S.Robotics 56K faxmodem combines the superior performance and reliability of a controller-based modem with the convenience of V.92 technology.??Need to send a batch of digital pictures or a large presentation? V.92 lets you send attachments up to 50% faster! Quick Connect enables you to establish your connection faster, so you spend less time dialing up. You're only seconds away from surfing the Web! U.S.Robotics Internet Call Notification (ICN) lets you screen incoming calls so you can take the important ones. (Call Waiting and Caller ID require service from your local phone company.) Modem on Hold enables you to take calls ... Less