Efficient Networks Unveils New DSL Routers and Modems

Strategic Insights -

Efficient Networks, Inc. has released two new additions to its SpeedStream family of DSL routers and modems, designed to provide fast and affordable DSL networking for consumers, teleworkers, and small businesses. The new modems, SpeedStream 3041 and 4041, incorporate Discrete Multitone ADSL technology from Texas Instruments, enabling data rates up to 8Mbps downstream over a single copper phone line.

The SpeedStream 3041, an ADSL internal modem for Windows PC users, easily installs into a standard Peripheral Component Interconnect slot of a personal computer and supports Windows 95, 98, and NT users. The SpeedStream 4041, a standalone ADSL Universal Serial Bus modem, is ideally suited for telecommuters and residential users, providing maximum levels of ease-of-use and seamless integration with Microsoft Windows.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new SpeedStream modems, SpeedStream 3041 and 4041, provide fast and affordable DSL networking for consumers, teleworkers, and small businesses.
  • The modems incorporate Discrete Multitone ADSL technology from Texas Instruments, enabling data rates up to 8Mbps downstream over a single copper phone line.
  • The SpeedStream 3041 is an ADSL internal modem for Windows PC users, easily installing into a standard Peripheral Component Interconnect slot of a personal computer.
  • The SpeedStream 4041 is a standalone ADSL Universal Serial Bus modem, ideally suited for telecommuters and residential users, providing maximum levels of ease-of-use and seamless integration with Microsoft Windows.
  • The modems support both full-rate DMT ADSL and the G.lite standard as defined by the Universal ADSL Working Group and adopted by the International Telecommunications Union.
  • The SpeedStream 3041 supports Windows 95, 98, and NT users, while the SpeedStream 4041 utilizes Microsoft's Dial-Up Networking facility in Windows.

Statistics:

  • Data rates up to 8Mbps downstream over a single copper phone line.
  • The SpeedStream 3041 has a suggested retail price of $269.00 (U.S.) and is available now.
  • The SpeedStream 4041 has a suggested retail price of $299.00 (U.S.) and is available now.

Sources:

  • Efficient Networks, Inc. press release, "Efficient Networks Unveils SpeedStream 3000 and 4000 DSL CPE Products"
  • Texas Instruments website, "Discrete Multitone (DMT) ADSL Technology"
  • Efficient Networks, Inc. website, "SpeedStream DSL CPE Products"