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StarTech USB56KEM3 External V.92 56K USB Fax Modem USB A (4 pin) Male, RJ-11 Female
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- USB A (4 pin) Male, RJ-11 Female
Overview
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Add dial-up Internet access and fax modem support to your computer, through USB. The USB56KEM3 External 56K USB Fax Modem enables you to connect to dial-up Internet, or send faxes from your desktop or laptop computer through USB over any telephone line.
The USB Fax Modem features a small, lightweight design, with no external power requirements, ensuring maximum portability and simple setup - a cost-effective, time-saving solution for travelers who may not always have access to broadband Internet connections, or anyone living in rural areas where broadband service is simply not available.
With support for transfer rates up to 56 Kbps (data) and 14.4 Kbps (fax), and compatibility with the latest transmission standards (V.92, V.90, etc.), this versatile Fax Modem can keep you connected from virtually any USB-capable computer.
Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 2 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 2 years
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Return Policies
- Return for refund within: 45 days
- Return for replacement within: 1 year
- This item is covered by Newegg.com's 45/1 Return Policy. Read full return policy for details.
Manufacturer Contact Info
- Manufacturer Website
- Support Phone: 1-800-265-1844
- Support Email: support@startech.com
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Pros: Works well on Windows Server 2008 R2 (even as a Fax Server), inexpensive, no need to open computer as with a fax card installation.
Cons: My only issue was that it was advertised as working with Win7 and Win Server 2008 R2, but the install process doesn't offer either as a choice and the instructions don't tell you how to do it. I ignored the documented install process and went into the install CD and executed setup here: "..\Windows7\x64\setup.exe". This worked well and I had the fax working in short order. In another 10 minutes, I had it also running as a Fax Server for the other PC's on my little network.
Overall Review: The only real problem I experienced is not the fault of the Fax Modem, but worth mentioning. It seemed to be sending faxes when the other end hadn't even answered the call! I struggled with this for hours until finally realizing that a traditional fax machine (Brother MFC-7840 "All in One") was also on that same phone line in another room, and it had a feature that would "auto-answer" if it saw an extension go "off hook". So, every outbound fax was actually being received by that machine! I was able to change the settings on the Brother to "Receive Mode: Manual" (this option might not have been needed) and "Easy Receive: Off" (this was necessary). Now, all is perfect.