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StarTech USB 2.0 Fax Modem, 56K V.92, Computer/Laptop, TAA (USB56KEMH2) | 56K External Hardware Dial Up V.92 Modem/ Dongle/Adapter, USB to Telephone Jack, USB Data Modem, Network Fax/CMR/POS
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StarTech.com StarTech USB 2.0 Fax Modem

Bottom line: The StarTech.com StarTech USB 2.0 Fax Modem: Hardware-based Conexant CX93010 chipset offloads work from your CPU; main trade-off: dial-up speeds only: 56Kbps down, 33.6Kbps up.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Hardware-based Conexant CX93010 chipset offloads work from your CPU
  • ✓ USB-powered via USB-A, no separate power adapter needed
  • ✓ V.92/V.90 data to 56Kbps with V.44 compression
  • ✓ Class 1 faxing (V.17/V.29) plus Caller ID and voice calls
  • ✓ Drivers for Windows, macOS 10.9-12.x and Linux kernel 3.16+

Cons

  • ✗ Dial-up speeds only: 56Kbps down, 33.6Kbps up
  • ✗ macOS drivers stop at 12.x; no confirmed macOS 13+ support
  • ✗ Single RJ11 jack requires an active analog phone line

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SpecPicks scored StarTech.com StarTech USB 2.0 Fax Modem using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. StarTech.com's drives & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key 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

Full Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
LanguageItalian
ConnectivityUSB
COMPATIBILITYDrivers available for Windows, Windows Server, macOS (10.9 to 12.x) and Linux (kernel 3.16 and up); Windows Drivers available for download
CompatibilityMac, Linux
National Stock Number0
Full listing titleStarTech USB 2.0 Fax Modem, 56K V.92, Computer/Laptop, TAA (USB56KEMH2) | 56K External Hardware Dial Up V.92 Modem/ Dongle/Adapter, USB to Telephone Jack, USB Data Modem, Network Fax/CMR/POS

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