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DSL
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Have
you recently added a high speed Internet connection such as a DSL or Cable
modem? Let us help you share that FAST connection with the other
computers in your environment by setting up a Router. Pay only one
monthly fee to your DSL or Cable company, yet everyone in your home or office
can gain the benefit of the high speed connection. Do you only have one computer
now? Visit our Online Store and add a second PC for your spouse, co-worker, or
kids, connect it to the router and everyone has a fast Internet
connection. Give us a call, stop in, or visit our website for more details.
DSL
There are several types
of DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), including ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber
Line) which provides different upload and download speeds and is most popular
with consumers, and SDSL, which provides the same speed in both directions and
is most popular with businesses. However, this new technology is not yet
available in many parts of the country. Furthermore, the speed you’re able to
get depends on your distance from the telephone company’s local office and
other factors.
ADSL is offered by an
increasing number of local phone companies, but availability is spotty and
pricing varies widely, with typical 1.5-mbps service ranging from about $40 to
well over $100 per month. Some phone companies will act as your ISP for a DSL
connection, but many just provide a DSL connection between you and your ISP or
your office intranet--which means you'll need to factor in the ISP charge as
well.
Cost: Monthly
charges start at approx. $40 for Consumer-class DSL (ADSL) or $150 for
Business-class DSL (SDSL). Also
to use DSL, you'll need a DSL adapter, often (and incorrectly) called a DSL
modem. Some providers give you the adapter as part of the service; others
require you to purchase it from them. Expect to pay from $100 to $250 to get
started.
Sharing:
If you plan to share DSL you would need either a DSL Routing adapter, the
model number of the adapter will usually end in an "R" (642r).
This is most typical with business and will give you 5 user blocks. Or you can
use a regular DSLm and separately purchase a standard router for about
$189 or so and accomplish the same thing. Both have to be configured and unless
you are very technically inclined do not attempt it yourself. NTI can help you
with this.
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"Companies like Comcast now offer 2-way high speed Internet
access through a cable modem.
Both
utilize your existing TV coax cable and the great thing is that you
do not tie up your phone line while you are connected." |
CABLE MODEM
Cable modems provide Internet access over upgraded cable TV networks.
Service is generally available only in residential areas, and only to about 25
percent of existing cable-wired homes; but that's growing rapidly.
Cable modem offer
different speed packages for example 3, 5, 10, 15 or more Mbps (megabytes per second).
Ask your cable provider when ordering your service.
Companies like Comcast now offer 2-way high speed Internet access through a cable modem. Both utilize
your existing TV coax cable and the great thing is that you do not tie up your phone line while you are
connected.
You have a special modem
which the cable companies will come out and install in your computer.
Speeds will vary but 384kbs up and 20mbs or higher on the download side is what is
typically expected from a cable modem. Cable modem service almost always includes
unlimited Internet access, and locating a service provider is simple: Just call
your cable company to see if cable modem access is available in your
area.
If you have more than one computer and you wish to share the high speed
access, Naples Technology specializes in that area. Just give us a call and
we will give you the details. Don't even think about asking the cable company for
information or guidance in sharing your connection....they will have nothing to
do with it. Contact an IT professional to take complete the installation from
there.
COST: Your cable company
will charge about $150 for the initial install, and the service runs from $35 to
$50+ per month. The cable
modem itself is usually an external box that you rent or buy from your cable provider and attach to
your PC via an Ethernet connection or USB.
Also see Broadband |
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