Creative CTX402_8 20012562 Pci Fax Modem Card

Description

The Creative CTX402_8, identified by the part number 20012562, is an internal PCI modem card designed to provide essential communication functionalities for desktop computers. This card allowed users to connect to the internet via dial-up services and send or receive faxes directly from their PCs, leveraging the standard analog telephone network. Installed in a PCI expansion slot, the CTX402_8 offered a convenient and integrated solution for adding modem and fax capabilities. It supported the prevalent 56K modem standard of its era, delivering the highest possible data transfer rates over analog lines for dial-up connections. The inclusion of fax functionality made it a versatile tool for both data communication and document transmission. This product was common in the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period when broadband internet was not yet ubiquitous. Creative Labs, known for its audio and multimedia products, also offered communication hardware like this modem card. The CTX402_8 required a standard RJ-11 telephone jack for connection to the phone line and was compatible with various operating systems of the time.

Condition: Refurbished