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APEX PCR-LAM Pcmcia Modem Dongle
- PCMCIA (Type II) interface for laptops
- Data and fax modem functionality
- Compact and portable design
- External telephone line connection via cable
- Supports 56K V.90 speeds (likely)
- Plug-and-play compatibility (with drivers)
- Ideal for mobile computing needs
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Product Overview
The APEX PCR-LAM is a PCMCIA modem dongle, designed for laptops to provide data and fax communication capabilities. It connects via a PC Card slot and typically uses an external cable for the telephone line.
Technical Information
| Modem Type | PCMCIA Modem Dongle |
| Interface | PCMCIA Type II |
| Data Rate | Up to 56 Kbps (V.90) |
Additional Specifications
| Fax Speed | 14.4 Kbps |
| Form Factor | PC Card |
Product Description
The APEX PCR-LAM is a PCMCIA modem dongle, a type of peripheral that was essential for laptop users seeking to connect to the internet and send faxes during the dial-up era. This device leverages the PC Card standard (also known as PCMCIA), which allowed for the expansion of laptop capabilities through standardized slots. The PCR-LAM specifically provided data and fax modem functionality, enabling mobile users to access online resources and communicate via telephone lines. Its design as a 'dongle' often implies a compact form factor that might require an external cable to connect to the telephone line, distinguishing it from integrated Xjack connectors. This setup maintained the laptop's slim profile while offering full modem functionality. The PCMCIA Type II interface ensured compatibility with the vast majority of laptops manufactured during its relevant period, typically from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. Supporting common modem standards of its time, likely including 56K V.90 for data transmission and 14.4 Kbps for fax, the PCR-LAM offered respectable performance for mobile internet access. Users would install the card into their laptop's PC Card slot and connect it to a phone line. Software drivers were crucial for the operating system to recognize the modem and enable its use for dial-up networking, email, and fax applications. This made it a vital accessory for business travelers and students who relied on remote connectivity.
