Compare 3Com OfficeConnect® (3C886) to 3Com OfficeConnect® (3C892A) (3C892A-US)

3Com has a solution for small offices that have one phone line but need to connect more than one person to a LAN and to the Internet. OfficeConnect 56K LAN modem incorporates a high-speed modem, 4-port Ethernet hub, IP router and pass-through voice port into one device. It allows small offices to establish a LAN plus access the Internet with just one analog phone line. It works with any PC, Macintosh or UNIX workstation with an Ethernet interface that runs TCP/IP and is compatible with any frame base Web browser. This device is designed to be easy to install with its included cables and ISP Wizard, which automatically configures the ISP connection. ??OfficeConnect 56K LAN meets V.90 standards and is fully backward compatible with X2 technology. The Ethernet interface and LZS (Stac) data compression feature cut down transfer time and provide fast connections for the computers on the LAN. The multiuser connectivity interleaves traffic from each computer on the one 56K line. The point... Less

Create a LAN and share Internet access at speeds of 64 to 256 Kbps in your home or small office. This LAN modem supports up to 4 users or devices, up to 25 by adding more hubs. It takes only minutes to set up, lets you talk on the phone while you're faxing or on the Web, and has privacy features, making access secure and simple. Less