V.92 USB Mini Ext Modem
The Model 3095F USB Mini External combines a highly efficient design, easy installation and high performance in a surprisingly low-cost product. With its small size, light weight and integrated USB cable, the Model 3095F is perfect for travel or home office use. The modem plugs directly into a USB port and works with any operating system supporting a USB interface, including Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Configuration is automatic and reliable without the potential conflicts of an internal modem. And the USB port provides power to the modem, so you don't need a power cube. That means no bulky power cube when you travel and no power cube clutter at your desk. The Model 3095F is fully compatible with all features of the latest V.92/V.44 international standards and will also communicate at V.90 and slower speeds.
V.92 USB Mini Ext Modem Accessories
 56K USB Modem Windows Mac Linux
TRENDnet 56K USB Data/Fax/TAM Modem (V.92, Kflex56)
Transcend TS8GSDHC6 8GB SDHC card (SD 2.0 SPD Class 6)
ASUS Eee PC 4G (7-Inch Display, Intel Mobile Processor, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB Hard Drive, Linux Preloaded) Galaxy Black
D-Link DUB-H7 High Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub
Logitech V470 Bluetooth Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks - Blue
Mac OS X Version 10.5.4 Leopard
Cables To Go 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub
Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra Mini Hub F5U407
Belkin F3U133-16 USB 2.0 A/B Cable (16 Feet)
V.92 USB Mini Ext Modem Reviews
While there is fax/telephony software that comes with the modem, it is a trial version only. Hardware-wise, I really like that this modem is very small, light-weight (thus portable) and does not need a separate power supply - this makes it perfect for taking it on the road. One note: The packaging kind of suggests that the software is included. I am running Windows Vista and encountered no problems setting it up and connecting. I did not try out the fax function so I cannot comment on that. I bought this modem for travel because my Dell XPS M1330 notebook, like most newer computers, does not have a built-in modem anymore.
There is only one problem: you have to be using a Linux kernel of 2.6.19 or higher. (Using Ubuntu 7.04 "Feisty Fawn")The modem installs and dials up the ISP fine, but the Ubuntu networking software drops the connection within seconds. All other distros with a 2.6.19 or greater kernel should be fine. I don't need it when using Windows, anyway. Ubuntu, is another matter.
Yes, I know that there are open source Winmodem drivers out there - if you know what you are doing, and really feel like being a super-nerd. I guess all those Ubuntu fanboys are more interested in playing their DVDs than supporting older hardware. Therefore, my Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (kernel 2.6.18-xx) will not run the modem software. But I gave up on that effort in frustration. The tech support for this modem was very helpful when I contacted them. This USB modem works great and is easy to set up. This is a bug that has existed in Ubuntu for several releases and nobody cares to fix it.
I don't know how this modem works with Windows. However, I tried Fedora 7 and it works great. So if you have Ubuntu or any other 'buntu, this modem may not work for you. This is a great product for folks who need to use a dial-up connection on their Linux OS laptop that does not have a built in serial port (for use with a more conventional external modem).
No problems whatsoever Works well with Samsung Q1 Ultra Mobile PC for dial up access to the internet.
I hope Zoom will fix this bug soon. I love its nice compact style and design. They said they do not support 3rd party software, MS Win XP Pro Fax shipped with the OS. Called Zoom support to resolve the issue. They suggested me to install their free and supported Communicate Lite software released 2002 for faxing. However, it did not work properly with MS Win XP Pro Fax software at all. I tried to use my HP Lap top modem running Win XP Pro to test the same source of my faxes and I received the same faxes fine. I need it for my desktop because I want to use it to receive and to send with my Win XP Pro Fax software.
Spending too much time to configure this product which was supposed to work right out of the box, but it wasn't, I ran out of my patience and returned the product. It could send fax 3 out of 10 successfully, but could not receive fax 10 out of 10, error message - receiving incomplete from Win XP Pro Fax software. Otherwise, it is a tough sale for Zoom. The bottom line is that Zoom should have tested its product with MS Win XP native Fax software thoroughly and fix the bugs before releasing it. I installed it and got the error message "Error getting device capabilities.".
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