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What is broadband?
In the internet world, broadband refers to the pro |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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What are the different types of broadband?
There are different types of broadband internet ac |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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What is DSL?
DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line, which refe |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| (Published: 9/24/2006 - 20:16) |
What is cable?
A cable is used in broadband services and refers t |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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What are ADSL, IDSL, HDSL, and SDSL?
ADSL stands for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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What is a T-1 line?
A T-1 line is a line that comes directly from a te |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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Is DSL better than cable?
While cable can offer a faster connection than DSL |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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| (Published: 9/24/2006 - 20:16) |
What are the top speeds for DSL, cable, and T-1?
Usually, the speed of internet DSL ranges from |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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Why is distance so important with DSL?
The subject of distance in DSL is very important b |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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What is multiplexing?
Multiplexing is an optical or electronic method th |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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What is an ISP?
An ISP or Internet Service Provider is a company t |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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What is latency?
In networking, latency means the delay of packet d |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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What is bandwidth?
Bandwidth is the process by which a certain amo |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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Do I still need an ISP if I get broadband?
Yes. Since broadband internet accesses have dif |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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Do I need a separate phone line for broadband?
No. Obtaining broadband internet access doesn't re |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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Can I fax over broadband?
No, you cannot fax over a broadband connection; ho |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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Can I play games on broadband?
Online games are very popular. And in fact, a broa |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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How much does broadband cost?
Broadband internet is growing more and more pop |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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Are there limits to how much I can download and upload with broadband?
Yes, there are different plans with different s |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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Will I need a new modem if I get broadband?
Yes. This is because your standard telephone mo |
Author: Brayden Eckles
Category: Communications - Broadband Questions |
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Why isn't everyone using VoIP?
Even though there are great things VoIP offers, th |
Author: Verne Abington
Category: Communications - VoIP Questions |
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Do I need a broadband Internet connection to use VoIP?
Yes. You need reliable high-speed internet ac |
Author: Verne Abington
Category: Communications - VoIP Questions |
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What is the sound quality of VoIP?
VoIP is transmitted digitally. This means that the |
Author: Verne Abington
Category: Communications - VoIP Questions |
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What is DSL?
DSL or Digital Subscriber Line is a broadband conn |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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What kinds of hidden fees should I expect with DSL service?
You may have seen posters and flyers for DSL servi |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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Can I get TV with my Direct TV DSL service?
Yes, this works very much like satellite TV but in |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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What are DSL modems?
DSL modems are required for proper DSL service. |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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What are DSL routers?
Routers are sometimes referred to as "hubs" or "sw |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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What are some advantages to DSL wireless hubs?
Wireless DSL hubs broadcast DSL signals within a s |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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What are some advantages to DSL routers?
Although DSL routers will limit your mobility, the |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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Can I get a DSL firewall?
Yes. If you want to protect sensitive data that ar |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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How expensive is DSL?
DSL today is relatively cheap. This may be because |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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Can I share my DSL connection?
Yes. You actually don't have to buy separate DSL s |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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Can I get free or cheap DSL?
Beneath the big DSL service providers, there are a |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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What limits DSL availability?
DSL availability is limited mainly by remotenes |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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What are DSL reports and how can I obtain them?
A DSL report can be a number of different things. |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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What is wireless DSL?
Unlike conventional DSL service, wireless DSL prov |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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What hardware do I need to set up wireless DSL?
A standard DSL setup requires a desktop co |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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What is a DSL filter?
A DSL filter is a small hardware device that impro |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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What is naked DSL?
Naked DSL is one of the new DSL technologies. Unli |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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Which should I choose: DSL or cable?
There are a lot of questions regarding DSL and cab |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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What is Direct TV DSL?
Direct TV DSL is very much like Direct TV satellit |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of broadband DSL?
There are a lot of advantages to broadband DSL tha |
Author: Daren Edgewood
Category: Communications - DSL Questions |
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| (Published: 12/16/2006 - 18:47) |
What is a coaxial cable?
A coaxial cable is what you will usually see co |
Author: Cameron Ingman
Category: Computers - Cables Questions |
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