Omni 56K USB Lite
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Preface
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The Omni 56K USB Lite may be referred to as the Omni, the Omni 56K, the Omni 56K USB or the USB
modem in this manual.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a data communications standard that allows your to computer recognize (auto-
detect) new devices. No technical expertise is required to install your device. You simply plug your USB
cable in and follow a limited set of easy-to-understand, automatically generated instructions. Set-up and
operation has never been easier.
Advantages of USB
1.
There is no need for numerous different types of ports and connectors on your computer. Modems,
printers, joysticks, keyboards, mice, audio devices, CD-ROMs, digital cameras and other devices can all
be connected through USB.
2.
With USB, installing adapter cards, changing dip switches and configuring IRQs (Interrupt Requests)
does not require opening your computer.
3.
USB has data transfer rates of up to 12 Mbps.
4.
Multiple devices can be daisy-chained to a single port without restarting your computer.
5.
USB can power some devices - eliminating the need for batteries or power adapters.
