EXSYS EX-1611-4 USB 56K V.90 fax modem

Connect a desktop or laptop without a built-in modem to a standard telephone line for dial-up internet, fax sending and receiving, and legacy data connections. The EXSYS EX-1611-4 is an external USB fax modem that plugs into any USB port and provides a reliable 56 Kbps connection over RJ-11.

Key specifications

• Device type: Fax / Modem
• Interface: USB (USB 1.1 / USB 2.0 compatible)
• Max data transfer rate: 56 Kbps
• Modem protocols: ITU V.90, V.92, V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22, V.23, V.21, Bell 212A, Bell 103
• Max fax transfer rate: 14.4 Kbps
• Fax protocols: ITU V.17, V.29, V.27ter, Group 3
• Line interface: RJ-11
• Power source: USB bus-powered
• Data compression: V.44, V.42bis
• Error correction: V.42, MNP 2-4
• LED indicators: Power, Data, Line
• Operating systems: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, macOS, Linux
• Features: Caller ID support, Plug & Play

Why choose it

This modem is bus-powered, so no external power supply is needed. It supports the latest V.92 standard for faster handshaking and modem-on-hold, while remaining backward compatible with older standards. The compact external design makes it easy to move between computers.

Ideal use cases

• Adding dial-up connectivity to modern PCs without internal modems
• Sending and receiving faxes from a computer
• Connecting to legacy systems or remote equipment that require dial-up
• Backup internet connection when broadband is unavailable

Good to know

The modem is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, and it is plug-and-play, so no driver installation is required on most systems. Caller ID support lets you see incoming call information when used with compatible software.