From: phillip ramirez (laswazuki_at_yahoo.com)
Date: Wed Feb 06 2002 - 19:33:53 EST
Dsl isnt that troublesome if your provider does not use ppOe I think is
what it is called.. I just plugged in the modem and ran my lan cable
booted up the modem to sync then after I recived sync I booted up my pc.
After I was connected and recived my ip address I surfed..
I then added a 5 port hub and added my second decktop and my laptop all
had ip address's no problem.
I then added wireless accesspoint and router and configured that so
SWBell does not see how many computers are on the network. If and when
they force PPoE I will then set the software up in the softswitch(old
cell 400) and use it for the gateway
As stated if the cable company outsales the bandwidth then it becomes a
problem. I am on the outskirts (17k') and get pretty good performance
not the best mind you but I can download the mandrake 8.1 disks in about
8 hours. 6 if I use dl accelerator.
I also know that some companies such as cox and roadrunner are waiting
to upgrade because of the move back to dialup by its consumers because
of the mass layoffs in the tech field sector. And I know companies such
as SBC are not upgrading thiers cause they don’t want to have to pay to
drop a hut farther out even though they have the bays and equipment
sitting idle in most offices cable of dsl service. For 1 is the future
availability of better standards and equipment.
-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Brooks [mailto:scottbrooks_at_cyclewacko.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 6:05 PM
To: THINKPAD_at_cs.utk.edu
Subject: RE: DSL -vs- Cable Connection
James:
I have RoadRunner cable and love it, but other cable users don't have
such luck. Here are the pros and cons as I see them:
Cable
-----
Pro - usually quick and easy installation
Con - shared bandwidth; if your cable company doesn't
keep up with the demand, it can end up much
slower than advertised
DSL
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Pro - dedicated bandwidth
Con - incredibly slow and troublesome installation
Con - bandwidth depends on how far away the "central
switching office" is from your location
I was pro-DSL, anti-cable until I moved to an area where cable was
available but DSL was not. Now, having had cable for about 18 months, I
don't see any reason to switch to DSL...
YMMV,
Scott Brooks
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Computer-Guru [mailto:pctech_at_fdn.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 5:55 PM
> To: THINKPAD_at_cs.utk.edu
> Subject: OT: DSL -vs- Cable Connection
>
>
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I know this is off topic, but could not think of a better group of
> people to ask.
>
>
> I am considering getting a high-speed Internet connection
> The two available services in my area are:
>
> 1. Bell South DSL.
>
> 2. ATT Broadband Cable Connection.
>
> Which service would you all recommend? Which is the most reliable?
> Fastest?
>
> Thanks!
>
> James Nipper
>
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