INFORMATION SHEET

Product Code CD1800

SURF THE WEB, DOWNLOAD MP3s, EMAIL YOUR FRIENDS OR CHAT ONLINE WITH THE WEBMASTER

INTERNET MADE EASY

Getting on the Internet – and staying there – should be fun. That’s the thinking behind the NetComm WebMaster. Australia’ s leading modem manufacturer will make your Internet experience the best it can be.

DON’T STOP THE MUSIC

If you’re into music, your MP3 downloads will fly when you use the WebMaster. If you’ve been using a 28.8 modem, you won’t believe it when your WebMaster does the job in half the time. So why wait? Enjoy your music faster today.

PLAY GAMES AT FULL TILT

As the pace of online games hots up, you don’t want to be left behind. With this NetComm modem, you’re right up there – out in front with the leaders in speed and drop-out-free reliability

FULLY VOICE CAPABLE*

Your new WebMaster modem can be set up as an answering machine with individual voice mail boxes to take voice messages for you. All you need is a sound card installed in your PC, a microphone and Voice Mail software.*

*Sound card, microphone and Voice Mail software not included.

SHOP WITH NO DROP

Shopping online is great – unless it’s delayed by slow downloads or by drop-outs due to a poor quality modem. With this NetComm modem, you’ll whizz down the virtual aisles and hang on to your cart

– making online shopping a real time-saver!

BANKING YOU CAN RELY ON

Internet banking can be a real time-saver too. With the WebMaster, you can access your bank account details (if your bank offers the service) and pay your bills as reliably as if you were in the bank in person.

GET MORE OUT OF YOUR HOME OFFICE

When you work from home, you need a fast, no-fuss, reliable connection to the Internet. And, with this NetComm WebMaster, you can rest easy because it delivers all that and more.

GET THE FAX – WHEREVER YOU ARE

Online faxing is the fastest and easiest way to send and receive faxes

wherever you happen to be. With this NetComm modem you can make the most of online faxing by accessing your faxes at top speed.

CHECK THESE GREAT FEATURES

Fast and reliable 56K V90 Web connections

Experience the online world of music, gaming, shopping or banking

Send or receive faxes from your desktop PC with the free bundled fax software

Designed for PCs running Windows® 95, 98, Me, 2000 and XP

NETCOMM LIMITED ABN 85 002 490 486 2-6 Orion Road, LANE COVE, NSW, 2066 • phone 02 9424 2070 • fax 02 9424 2010 • email sales@netcomm.com.au

www.netcomm.com.au

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56K V90 specifications

The NetComm 56K V90 modem marked a significant advancement in dial-up internet technology during the late 1990s, enabling users to achieve internet speeds of up to 56 Kbps. This transition from earlier 28.8 Kbps and 33.6 Kbps modems represented a leap forward in connectivity, meeting the growing demand for faster internet access as more households began to embrace the online world.

One of the main features of the NetComm 56K V90 modem was its support for the V.90 protocol. This allowed for optimal transmission speeds over standard telephone lines, a crucial capability when traditional ISDN and DSL options were often unavailable or too expensive for average users. The V.90 standard relied on a combination of modem technologies, employing digital signal processing to optimize data transmission, which was particularly useful for users connecting over traditional analog phone lines.

The modem also included an integrated error correction mechanism, known as V.42, which contributed to a more reliable connection. This technology ensured that data was transmitted accurately, reducing the number of retransmissions needed and improving overall performance. Coupled with the Layer 2 forward error correction (FEC), the NetComm 56K V90 was adept at maintaining both speed and reliability, even in less-than-ideal phone line conditions.

In terms of physical characteristics, the NetComm 56K V90 modem typically featured a compact design that allowed it to fit easily on a desk or near a computer setup. Many models were external, connecting to a computer via a standard serial or USB port, while some were integrated into PCI cards that could be installed directly into the computer’s motherboard.

The user-friendly installation process was another notable aspect of the NetComm 56K V90 modem. Most modems came with straightforward software that guided users through the setup process, making it accessible even for those with limited technical knowledge.

Despite advancements in broadband technology, the NetComm 56K V90 remains an important piece of internet history, symbolizing a time when dial-up was the primary means of accessing the web. Its legacy continues to influence modem technologies today, even as newer, faster solutions dominate the market.