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DSL & Cable Modems

Have you recently added a high speed Internet connection such as a DSL or Cable modem? Let NTI 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. 

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.