StarTech.com 56K USB Dial-up and Fax Modem - V.92 - External - Hardware Based USB56KEMH2

Add dial-up internet access and external fax modem support to your laptop or desktop computer through USB

This hardware-based 56k USB fax modem lets you access the internet through a dial-up service, when broadband connections are not available. The compact 56k modem is powered through USB, making it a perfect accessory to have on hand when you're traveling with your laptop or need to have a backup connection to the internet for your desktop.

Reliable and versatile internet connectivity

You can use this versatile USB modem as a backup internet connection, for traveling to remote locations, or in rural areas where broadband connections are not available. It supports transfer rates up to 56Kbps (data) and 14.4Kbps (fax) and is compatible with the latest transmission standards (V.92, V.90, and so on).

The controller-based modem uses on-chip processing to deliver dial-up access without taxing your computer's performance, saving your system's resources and minimizing the load on the CPU.

Send and receive faxes from your computer

The USB modem also enables your laptop or desktop computer to function like a fax machine, capable of sending and receiving faxes. It supports the latest fax transmission modes, providing fax transfer rates at 14.4Kbps.

Easy portability

With a compact and lightweight design, the USB modem is portable, tucking easily into your laptop bag or travel case. It's powered through the USB host connection, making it fast and easy to connect without requiring an external power adapter.

The USB56KEMH2 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- DIAL-UP & FAX SUPPORT: USB 2.0 Fax modem provides data, voice & fax support to computer/laptop via USB
- For faxing, rural internet access, voice dialling, security systems, POS credit authorization
- TECH SPECS: External 56K Modem

Features


DIAL-UP & FAX SUPPORT: Hardware-based USB 2.0 Fax modem adds data and fax functionality to your computer / laptop via USB without putting additional load on your CPU; For faxing, rural internet access, security systems, POS credit authorization


VOICE AND CALLER ID SUPPORT: Make and receive phone calls through your desktop / laptop computer; This portable USB modem supports Caller ID functionality and is compatible with most dial-up ISP (Internet Service Provider) networks


DATA/FAX MODE SUPPORT: Data: V.92, V.90, V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22, V.23, V.21 Bell 212A & Bell 103; Fax: V.17, V.29, V.27, V.21 Ch 2, EIA/TIA 578 Class 1 and T.31 Fax Class 1.0; DTMF support


TECH SPECS: External 56K Modem; Data Fax; USB Type A; 1 x RJ11 Telephone Jack; 56 Kbps Down, 33.6 Kbps Up Data; 14.4 Kbps Fax V.92; V.44 Compression; Conexant CX93010-21Z; USB Powered; TAA Compliant


COMPATIBILITY: Drivers available for Windows, Windows Server, macOS (10.9 to 12.x) and Linux (kernel 3.16 and up); Windows Drivers available for download



Protocols


Supported protocols

Modem ITU-T V.92 / V.90, V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22, V.23, V.21 Bell 212A, Bell 103 Fax V.17, V.29, V.27 Ter, V.21 channel 2 Data V.44, V.42bis, MNP 5



Weight & dimensions


Height

20 mm


Width

27 mm


Weight

28 g


Depth

77 mm


Dimensions (WxDxH)

27 x 77 x 20 mm



Packaging content


Cables included

Phone (RJ-11)


Quick start guide

Yes


Driver included

Yes



Indication


LED indicators

Data



Logistics data


Master (outer) case width

370 mm


Master (outer) case height

360 mm


Products per master (outer) case

100 pc(s)


Master (outer) case length

730 mm



Data transmission


Upstream data rate

0.036 Mbit/s


Downstream data rate

0.056 Mbit/s


Maximum fax transfer rate

14.4 Kbps


Supported data transfer rates

56 Kbps Down, 36.6 Kbps Up, 14.4 Kbps Fax



Features


Certification

CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, TAA



Modem


Chipset

Conexant - CX93010-21Z


Modem speed

56 Kbit/s


Interface

USB 2.0



Operational conditions


Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 60 �C


Operating relative humidity (H-H)

10 - 90


Storage temperature (T-T)

-10 - 70 �C



Ports & interfaces


Modem (RJ-11) ports

1



System requirements


Compatible operating systems

- Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 - Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 - Mac OS 10.9 to 10.10 - Linux kernel 3.16 to 4.4 LTS



Packaging data


Package height

32 mm


Package depth

163 mm


Package width

136 mm


Package weight

136 g


Package dimensions (WxDxH)

136 x 163 x 32 mm