Special: Test a 3Com Combo Card with V.92

To help recruit beta testers for the company's new V.92 modem upgrade, 3Com is offering BetaNews readers a free Lan + Modem combo card for use with Cardbus equipped laptop computers. The V.92 upgrade offers up to 40 percent higher throughput with the new V.44 connection standard, quicker connection times, and the new Modem on Hold ability. Modem on Hold enables a computer to pause an Internet connection for a phone call and immediately resume it when done talking.

According to 3Com Mobile beta coordinator Doug Sorensen, "Testers who are able to participate in this test will receive a Lan + Modem combo card to compensate for the long distance costs associated with this test (you will need to connect to some V.92 enabled numbers that will be a long distance call for most beta sites). You will also receive a free copy of the Modem on Hold application that normally requires an additional purchase."

A Windows-based laptop running Windows 98, Me, 2000 SP2, or XP Professional is required to participate in the beta. Testers must also have lines capable of connecting at V.90 and access to a full line of Internet connection and communication software. Only applicants from the United States or Canada who are able to make long distance calls to 3Com provided numbers will be accepted.

Sorensen adds, "By being an active contributing member, you will have other opportunities to test for 3Com Mobile Beta Test Services in the future."

To apply for this test, submit a 3Com beta application and be sure to select V.92 Update for supported 3Com Combo card products as the desired test type. The deadline for applying to test is February 13.