Add dial-up Internet access & fax modem support to your computer through USB (Universal Serial Bus). The USB56KEMH hardware-based USB (Universal Serial Bus) 56k Modem lets you add dial-up Internet access & external fax modem support to your computer through USB (Universal Serial Bus). This controller-based modem saves system resources & minimizes load on the CPU, using on-chip processing to deliver dial-up access without taxing your computer performance. With support for transfer rates up to 56 Kbps (data) & 14.4 Kbps (fax), & compatibility with the latest transmission standards (V.92, V.90, etc.), this versatile USB (Universal Serial Bus) modem can be used as a backup Internet connection, or in rural areas where broadband connections are not available. To ensure portability & easy setup, the USB (Universal Serial Bus) modem features a compact, lightweight design & is powered through the USB (Universal Serial Bus) host connection, as opposed to an external power adapter. The modem also supports both Windows & Mac OS platforms, providing the versatility needed for true convenience.