The group's principal activities are to design, produce and market dial-up and broadband modems, wireless local area network products and other communications products. the group's dial-up modems connect personal computers and other devices to the local telephone line for transmission of data, fax, voice and video. the products of the group facilitate communication of data through the internet. the dial-up modems and integrated services digital network modems link pcs and portable information devices through the telephone network and connected networks, including the internet and local area networks. the products are marketed through retailers, distributors, personal computer manufacturers and other original equipment manufacturers. the major customers of the group are best buy co inc, ingram micro inc, dsg retail limited and staples inc.