Add dial-up internet access & external fax modem support to your laptop or desktop computer through USB (Universal Serial Bus). This hardware-based 56k USB (Universal Serial Bus) fax modem lets you access the internet through a dial-up service, when broadband connections are not available. The compact 56k modem is powered through USB (Universal Serial Bus), making it a perfect accessory to have on hand when you're traveling with your laptop or need to have a backup connection to the internet for your desktop. You can use this versatile USB (Universal Serial Bus) modem as a backup internet connection, for traveling to remote locations, or in rural areas where broadband connections are not available. It supports transfer rates up to 56 Kbps (data) & 14.4 Kbps (fax) & is compatible with the latest transmission standards (V.92, V.90, & so on). The controller-based modem uses on-chip processing to deliver dial-up access without taxing your computer's performance, saving your system's resources & minimizing the load on the CPU. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) modem also enables your laptop or desktop computer to function like a fax machine, capable of sending & receiving faxes. It supports the latest fax transmission modes, providing fax transfer rates at 14.4 Kbps. With a compact & lightweight design, the USB (Universal Serial Bus) modem is portable, tucking easily into your laptop bag or travel case. It's powered through the USB (Universal Serial Bus) host connection, making it fast & easy to connect without requiring an external power adapter.