In benchmark tests conducted by independent testing centre, Henderson Communications Laboratories (HCL), 3Com LAN+Modem PC Cards performed substantially better than similar Xircom products. The 3Com LAN+Modem Type III CardBus PC Card achieved up to 41% faster LAN speeds and 23% faster modem speeds versus the Xircom RealPort RBEM56G-100.
3Com`s high-performance PC Cards allow mobile professionals quicker access to business critical information in the office, at home and beyond.
The phenomenal growth of mobile computing devices, combined with the explosion of the Internet and corporate intranets, has propelled the demand for anytime, anywhere access to information. The mobile workforce has come to rely on 3Com products for fast, simple and reliable connectivity.
3Com`s complete line of mobile connectivity products lets users connect to their vital information quickly and reliably, from virtually anywhere around the globe. 3Com`s leading technology can be found in Type II and Type III PC Cards, as well as Mini PCI products that come pre-installed in many leading notebooks.
"These benchmarks from HCL are the latest affirmation of 3Com`s long term commitment to developing best-of-breed connectivity solutions for our increasingly mobile customers," said Rick Maule, vice president and general manager, 3Com Mobile Connectivity Division. "3Com helped pioneer mobile connectivity in the last decade and will continue to innovate and lead in the future."
3Com`s long history of innovation in mobile connectivity illustrates the company`s on-going commitment to improving the experience and productivity of notebook users. For nearly a decade, 3Com products, features and technologies have made mobile connections easier and more reliable for mobile professionals.
3Com Milestones
3Com Mobile Product Introductions:
1993, Ships the world`s first PC Card modem, the CC1334
1994, Introduces the 3C589, which becomes the largest selling LAN PC Card in history
1994, Ships the worlds first LAN+Modem PC Card with simultaneous LAN and modem connectivity, the EM1144T
1998, Invents Mini PCI form factor and initiates Mini PCI working group. This new form factor provides a method for LAN and Modem connectivity to go inside the notebook while maintaining installation and customization flexibility.
2000, Ships award-winning AirConnect Wireless LAN, including 11 Mbps PC Card
3Com Innovative Features and Technology:
1992, Introduces Parallel Tasking technology, providing leading LAN connection throughput over the competition
1993, Introduces the revolutionary XJACK connector, eliminating the need for extra adapter cables
1994, Introduces Digital Line Guard, protecting modems from damage by digital PBX phone lines
1997, Ships products with Exclusive Line Probing, V.90 modem technology that three years later still outperforms the competition in speed and connection reliability
1999, Introduces Mobile Connection Manager, which simplifies dial-up connections and eliminates the hassles of connecting to networks in multiple locations.
1999, Announces Type III PC Card (3C3FEM656C) which provided the winning benchmark numbers in the previously mentioned HCL tests.
2000, Announces autosensing XJACK connector which accepts both LAN and modem cables and lights to show connection status
3Com Industry Leadership
1999, 3Com co-founds the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA), chartered with certifying cross-vendor compatibility of 802.11b wireless LAN systems.
1999, 3Com invited to become one of the nine promoter companies in the Bluetooth Special Interest Group, in recognition of key contributions and continuing technical and marketing efforts in the development and execution of the Bluetooth specification.
2000, 3Com`s AirConnect 11Mbps Wireless LAN solution awarded Wi-Fi certification for interoperability from WECA in the inaugural round of testing.
For more information on 3Com`s PC Card Solutions, visit the following URL: http://www.3com.com.
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- includes Megahertz products acquired from US Robotics in 1997.
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