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StarTech.com External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based vs Zyxel P-870MH-C1 VDSL2 Modem

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Key differences

The Zyxel P-870MH-C1 VDSL2 Modem has 99,944 Kbit/s more modem speed than the StarTech.com External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based (100000 Kbit/s vs 56 Kbit/s). The StarTech.com External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based has 1 more modem (RJ-11) ports than the Zyxel P-870MH-C1 VDSL2 Modem (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based has 68 mm more depth than the Zyxel P-870MH-C1 VDSL2 Modem (228 mm vs 160 mm). Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 40 °C on the StarTech.com External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based, 0 - 50 °C on the Zyxel P-870MH-C1 VDSL2 Modem. Operating relative humidity (H-H): 10 - 90% on the StarTech.com External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based, 0 - 95% on the Zyxel P-870MH-C1 VDSL2 Modem.

  • Modem speed
    • External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based:56 Kbit/s
    • P-870MH-C1 VDSL2 Modem:100000 Kbit/s
  • Modem (RJ-11) ports
    • External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based:2
    • P-870MH-C1 VDSL2 Modem:1
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based:0 - 40 °C
    • P-870MH-C1 VDSL2 Modem:0 - 50 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based:10 - 90%
    • P-870MH-C1 VDSL2 Modem:0 - 95%
  • Depth
    • External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based:228 mm
    • P-870MH-C1 VDSL2 Modem:160 mm
  • Height
    • External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based:20 mm
    • P-870MH-C1 VDSL2 Modem:45 mm
  • Weight
    • External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based:40 g
    • P-870MH-C1 VDSL2 Modem:470 g
  • Width
    • External USB Modem - 2-Port, 56K, Hardware Based:35 mm
    • P-870MH-C1 VDSL2 Modem:205 mm

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Comparison of USB562KEMH, P-870MH-C1 VDSL2 Modem
32 specifications
Modem1 differ
Modem speedDiffers56 Kbit/s100000 Kbit/s
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
ChipsetKnown for oneCX93010/LB-LINKUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVDSL2
Performanceidentical
Supported data transfer ratesKnown for one56, 36.6, 14.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Upstream data rateKnown for one0.0366 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Data compressionKnown for oneV.44, V.42bis, MNP 5Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for one12 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum fax transfer rateKnown for one14.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Flow control supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
InternalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC Part 15 Class, EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers21
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 x RJ45
Poweridentical
USB poweredKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one- Windows 8 / 8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64), 2000 - Windows Server 2012, 2008 R2, 2003 - Mac OS 10.7 +Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHSCAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1-03 ANSI/UL Std No 60950-1,1st Ed. EN 60950-1, 1st Ed. IEC 60950-1, 1st Ed.
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%0 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers228 mm160 mm
HeightDiffers20 mm45 mm
WeightDiffers40 g470 g
WidthDiffers35 mm205 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for onePhone (RJ-11)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one145 x 170 x 30 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one106 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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