Appendix B Registering your NetComm Product

NetComm Roadster Series 56K USB Modem

Appendix B: Registering your NetComm Product

All NetComm Limited (“NetComm”) products have a standard 12 month warranty from date of purchase against defects in manufacturing and that the products will operate in accordance with the specifications outlined in the User Guide. However some products have an extended warranty option (please refer to packaging). To be eligible for the extended warranty you must supply the requested warranty information to NetComm within 30 days of the original purchase by registering on-line via the NetComm web site at:

www.netcomm.com.au

Legal & Regulatory Information

This manual is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research, criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, by any means, be it electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of NetComm Limited. NetComm Limited accepts no liability or responsibility, for consequences arising from the use of this product.

NetComm Limited reserves the right to change the specifications and operating details of this product without notice. NetComm is a registered trademark of NetComm Limited.

All other trademarks are acknowledged the property of their respective owners.

Customer Information

ACA (Australian Communications Authority) requires you to be aware of the following information and warnings:

(1)This unit shall be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord which meets the requirements of the ACA TS008

Standard.

(2)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Standards for C-Tick and or A-Tick as set by the ACA . These standards are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio noise and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions detailed within this manual, may cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur with the installation of this product in your home or office. If this equipment does cause some degree of interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, we encourage the user to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Change the direction or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between this equipment and the receiver.

•Connect the equipment to an alternate power outlet on a different power circuit from that to which the receiver/TV is connected.

•Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

(3)The power supply that is provided with this unit is only intended for use with this product. Do not use this power supply with any other product or do not use any other power supply that is not approved for use with this product by NetComm. Failure to do so may cause damage to this product, fire or result in personal injury.

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56K specifications

Nortel Networks, a leading telecommunications equipment manufacturer, played a crucial role in the development of modem technology during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Among its most notable contributions was the Nortel Networks 56K modem. Introduced at a time when dial-up internet access was the norm, the 56K modem represented a significant leap forward in data transmission speeds for both residential users and businesses alike.

One of the main features of the Nortel Networks 56K modem was its ability to achieve faster data rates compared to its predecessors. While earlier modems operated at speeds of 28.8 Kbps or 33.6 Kbps, the Nortel 56K modem could theoretically reach connection speeds of 56 Kbps under optimal conditions. This enhancement was made possible through the implementation of newer modulation techniques, such as Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM), which allowed for more efficient data transmission over standard telephone lines.

The 56K modem was designed to work effectively over existing analog phone lines, which was a crucial characteristic during that time. It could connect directly to the existing Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), making it accessible for millions of users without the need for any special infrastructure upgrades. This meant that both home users and businesses could benefit from the increased speed without significant investment.

Another notable feature was the robustness of the Nortel 56K modem's error correction capabilities. Technologies such as V.42 and V.42bis compression were integrated to enhance data integrity. These error-correcting protocols stitched together fragmented data packets, thereby ensuring reliable and stable connections, even over less-than-perfect phone lines. This reliability was vital for users who relied on modems for email, file transfers, and browsing the web.

In terms of compatibility, the Nortel Networks 56K modem was designed to work seamlessly with various operating systems, ensuring that users could connect to the internet regardless of their hardware setup. The plug-and-play capability made installation straightforward, allowing users to start browsing the web quickly.

While the Nortel Networks 56K modem was eventually eclipsed by DSL and broadband technologies that offered even higher speeds, it played an instrumental role in transitioning users from slower modems to a more connected world. The impact of Nortel's 56K modem can still be felt today, as it laid the groundwork for future innovations in digital communications and paved the way for the fast-paced internet landscape we experience now.