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╓──────────────────╖
║ US Robotics ║
║ Sportster 14,400 ║
║ Modem with Fax ║
╙──────────────────╜
by Tony Curro
US Robotics modems have been the favorite of SYSOPS. I took a
look at one of their new modems. The Sportster does have a
sporty look. It is very small and lightweight. Measuring 1
3/4" high, 6 5/8" wide and 5" deep. The size and shape of this
modem reminds me of the intercoms parents use to monitor their
sleeping children, while they are in another room.
There is a dial on the front to control the sound of the
internal speaker. The lights are on top of the modem. I
prefer them on the front panel. As with other US Robotic
modems, this one also has switches. The switches are
in the back of the modem. A manual is included showing the
settings for many popular communications programs. It
also includes the BBS and technical support numbers of these
companies.
The underside of the modem has a list of the most often used
commands, and has the S-register settings. This is also a
standard with US Robotics. There is also a Quick Reference
Card.
For most people this modem will work right out of the box.
Just plug-and-play. I had one problem though which I was
not able to resolve. When I received a busy signal, the modem
would not stop and continue on to the next number, or try to
redial this one. It kept the busy signal until the time
ran out. Then it resumed operations. If the next number
was busy, it would repeat the above procedure. I checked my
settings, and even reverted to factory defaults to no
avail.
Included with the fax modem is Blast Fax PC. Blast Fax is
a US Robotics product. I was pleased with the performance of
this software. It was not complicated to set up or use. It
is made for, and works specifically with the US Robotics modem.
Features of the modem include:
Sportster 14,400 - CCITT v.32 bis with V.42 bis.
Error Control - CCITT V.42/MNP 2-4
Data Compression - CCITT V.42 bis/MNP 5
When using MNP it is rated for data throughput to 57,600 bps.
US Robotics Sportster 14,400 comes with a 5-year warranty,
and supports industry standard AT command set.
╓────────────────────────────╖
║ Product Information ║
╟────────────────────────────╢
║ US Robotics Sportster ║
║ 14,400 modem w/Fax ║
╟────────────────────────────╢
║ List Price $549 ║
╟────────────────────────────╢
║ US Robotics ║
║ 8100 North McCormick Blvd. ║
║ Skokie, IL 60076-2999 ║
║ 800-DIAL-USR ║
╙────────────────────────────╜