Devolo MicroLink 56k PCI - 1 Introduction; 1.1 Features

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1 Introduction
This chapter is intended to present you the MicroLink 56k PCI and its most
important features. It also includes a brief description of the
communications
software Classic PhoneTools of BVRP* and the firewall and anti-virus soft
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ware Norman Internet Control*.
1.1 Features
The MicroLink 56k PCI card for the PCI bus supports all modern data commu-
nications applications: Internet downloads at up to 56,000 bps, sending and
receiving faxes and home banking are just as easy to use as e-mail or home
shopping. The use of the PCI bus ensures ease of installation with true
plug&play.
1.1.1 V.92 standard
Your MicroLink 56k PCI card also supports the following features of the V.92
standard:
 Much faster initiation of dial-up connections
The dial-up sequences to the Internet Service Provider (ISP) are tempora-
rily saved in quick connect to speed up the establishment of a new con-
nection.
 V.44 data compression
Data throughput can be increased by a factor of six, e. g. when downloa-
ding web sites.
Please note that your telcommunications and Internet service provider must
offer the V.92 standard before you can use these features with your
MicroLink 56k PCI!