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IBM G79649A 56K ISA Fax Modem
- 56K V.90 data and fax modem speeds
- ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) bus interface
- Designed for legacy IBM PC and compatible systems
- Supports dial-up networking and fax capabilities
- Internal card form factor
- Requires a compatible ISA slot for installation
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Modem Type
- Fax Modem
- Data Speed
- 56 Kbps
- Fax Speed
- 14.4 Kbps
- Interface
- ISA
- Form Factor
- Internal Card
Product details
The IBM G79649A is a 56K ISA fax modem designed for older PC systems. It provides essential dial-up connectivity for data and fax transmission, leveraging the ISA bus for integration into compatible motherboards.
Technical Information
| Modem Type | Fax Modem |
| Data Speed | 56 Kbps |
| Fax Speed | 14.4 Kbps |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | ISA |
| Form Factor | Internal Card |
Description
The IBM G79649A 56K ISA Fax Modem represents a crucial piece of legacy networking hardware, enabling communication for personal computers of a bygone era. Its integration via the ISA bus signifies its compatibility with older motherboard designs, where expansion slots were limited to this standard. This modem was instrumental in providing users with access to online services, email, and the burgeoning internet through dial-up connections, as well as facilitating the sending and receiving of faxes directly from their computers. Operating at speeds up to 56 Kbps for data and 14.4 Kbps for fax, the G79649A offered a significant upgrade over earlier modem technologies. The ISA interface, while now obsolete, was a ubiquitous standard in the PC industry for many years, allowing for straightforward installation in systems equipped with these slots. The modem's functionality extended beyond simple data transfer, incorporating robust fax capabilities that were essential for business and personal communication before the widespread adoption of email and digital document sharing. This particular model is a testament to the evolution of telecommunications technology within the personal computing landscape. For users maintaining or restoring vintage IBM systems, the G79649A serves as a vital component for re-establishing or enabling network and fax connectivity. Its inclusion of both data and fax functionalities in a single ISA card made it a cost-effective and practical solution for users needing to connect to the outside world via telephone lines.
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