US Robotics V.92 External 56K Faxmodem USR5686E

by USRobotics

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 5.8 x 2.8 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006HXM0
• Item model number: USR5686E
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,671 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #81 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Modems
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 19, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Home dial-up Internet service doesn't have to be slow. U.S. Robotics' external 56K faxmodem (model USR325686E) is designed to make your dial-up connection as fast and easy-to-use as possible. An e-mail with attachments will fly from your out box up to 50-percent faster than it would from competing devices. Quick Connect lets you establish your connection rapidly, so you spend less time simply getting going.

Worried about missing calls while you're online? Let that one go: a U.S. Robotics feature called Internet Call Notification (ICN) lets you screen incoming calls so you can take the important ones.

Even better, Modem on Hold lets you take calls while online without dropping your Internet connection--there's no need for a second phone line.

The modem's ControlCenter lets you customize your upload and download speeds--choose to surf the Web at top speed or to send e-mail attachments faster. Built-in line-probing technology helps you stay connected even under the worst line conditions, and the modem is software-upgradeable, too, so you can download new features and enhancements as they become available.

Included software turns your computer into a feature-rich fax machine--send faxes from any Windows application and receive incoming faxes at any time. The software also supports delayed and broadcast faxing.

The modem is compatible with Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1, Linux, and DOS.

What's in the Box
U.S. Robotics 56K Faxmodem, AC power adapter, RJ-11 phone cord (7 feet), quick-installation guide, installation CD-ROM.

Note: call waiting and Caller ID require service from your local phone company.

Product Description

U.S. Robotics has been building the world''s best modems for over 25 years, and now we''re 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.

*Capable of receiving at up to 56 Kbps and sending at up to 48 Kbps (or 31.2 Kbps with V.90 server). Due to FCC regulations, receiving speeds are limited to 53 Kbps. Actual speeds may vary. V.92 and V.90 features require compatible phone line and support from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). U.S. Robotics modems featuring V.92 enhancements are backward compatible and will negotiate the highest possible speed when connecting to an ISP.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Such a thing as a reverse Pollyanna?, January 25, 2006

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P. Wade "'old geezer" (Louisiana, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: US Robotics V.92 External 56K Faxmodem USR5686E (Personal Computers)

You know, I look at these other reviews and can't understand them. I have used US Robotics modems since they came out with the speedy 2400 bps model back in 80-something. Never had any complaints. The only reason I ever replaced one was more speed! The first exception was the 56K one I bought on ebay 5 years ago. Paid $25 for it and it worked perfectly until 1/22/2006. For some reason, it couldn't pick up the phone. Enter Amazon and this modem. I ordered it at 4 PM CST on 1/23 and it was here by noon on 1/24. I unplugged the old modem and just put the same cables into the new one. First dial out didn't connect but have had five now that did (as of midnight). No connections at less than 40K and one at 48K! First time I ever hit that speed in all my years of dial-up.

I don't know how the software drivers in this package are but I can testify to the ones I have been using for 3 years. It has been my experience with USR that you must be positive which modem you actually have and get the right drivers. They used to have a tool that you download that would tell you what drivers you needed.

I find it hard to believe that the other four reviews here had such uniformly bad experiences. I would not use a dial up modem from any other company. I live well out in a rural area of Louisiana and will not have a faster way of accessing the Internet anytime soon. I did not hesitate to buy this modem.

Your milage may vary.

22 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars TELEPHONE SERVICE IS COSTLY, September 18, 2003

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Larry J Williamson (Carmichael, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: US Robotics V.92 External 56K Faxmodem USR5686E (Personal Computers)

After working for a year, the synchronization failed at the end of the connection procedure. In order to get service, you must phone up and get a number to send it in. But they don't want you
to send it in. They charge you $8.00 for the call, and will refund it if they decide you shouls send it in. Well, first of
all , they give you a 801 phone number to Salt Lake City. I
thought this was toll free, like an 800 number. So
I just used regular service instaed of a 5 cents a minute service. My phone call ended up costing 9.60 for 28 minutes plus
the 8.00 USR charge. What did they do for me. They stepped me
through the procedure to add at dialup an external "key"
that I learned later through internet search that turns off the
V92 technology. Anyhow, after setting this key for the modem,
it was slow, slow. I ended up going back to my old 28-33K
US Robotics that i bought in 1996. Don't bother with US Robotics
Get a ZOOM 56K modem. After 3 1/2 years My ZOOM on my other computer is functioning well; although the spring on the switch
is tempermental. At least it will last 4 years - looks like. For those that made a mistake, the Setting is "&f1s32=96". This turns
off V92. DON'T BUY - Their warranty is a ripoff.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Modem, May 16, 2008

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Currie Dobson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: US Robotics V.92 External 56K Faxmodem USR5686E (Personal Computers)

I have used this model modem for years with access control systems and it has always worked great. I am surprised to read so many bad reviews about this modem on here. I have purchased and used at least 6 of them over the years and have not had a problem or issue with any one of them. I would recommend this product to anyone who needs a modem but with high speed internet who uses modems anyways?? Back in the 90s I always used USR modems and they worked great and this modem lives up to that.