Is additional equipment installation required in my home in order to upgrade to DSL ?
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you need... \na network card install on you pc\na router if you want to share internet connection with other pc, wireless if you have difficulties do wiring.\na broadband modem that compile with with dsl providers spec., your dsl provider probably supply that too, see what option they got, if they sell it, they usually charge more than retail.\nline filters for your land line phone, 1 for each phone at your place, if you use voip, you dont need them, your dsl provider would supply that too.
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There are a few ISP's that phone service is not required to have internet access.  Covad is one.\n\nBut you do need an existing phone jack to go DSL, if ytou decide to go Cable then no telco jack is needed as it comes in over your cable lines.
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Just hook up a wireless router to your DSL modem , you have your own wifi.
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Have you checked to see if broadband is available in your area? You can test it using the prequal link below.\n\nOtherwise you could install ISDN, however it usually only gives a marginal increase in speed, even if you pay the extra amount to order the two extra lines.
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OK here goes, I was a ISP and sold my service. I had to buy service from what is called a tier two provider. They are the ones who get you the pipe line to the Internet cloud and your IP's. Then you will need Equipment (modem bank, servers, and dsu/tsu). You will also need phone line to your modem bank.\n\nAll this takes knowledge to setup and take care of, it is not for the faint of hart.\n\nIf you want more info duane_p57 at yahoo dot com
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If you are in a small town, it's very doubtful if DSL is available at all and if so, you must have a land line (a home phone). Do you have cable? If so, see if you can get broadband from your cable supplier. I get my broadband from my cable supplier, and have never had a better connection. \n\nWhat internet connection are you using now if you don't have a phone line? If you have a phone line, you can get Yahoo DSL, or Verizon.
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Still go with a wireless router, but put a encrypted key on the router so only you have access to it.  I use this set up and it is a great way to share the DSL I have.
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Ouch.  Time to hit Ebay, if your old modem only had USB on the LAN side....  Fortunately lots of people sell DSL modems for not too much.  Try to use the same brand as your old one, just get a model  that has Ethernet output (so if your old modem was a Westell, get another one)
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DSL is very simple to connect.  Are you connecting it with ethernet or USB?  With ethernet, you should be up and ready to go as soon as you complete the installation and configuration.  Through USB, you have to install the drivers before plugging in the modem.
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DSL is only provided by your local phone company - since the signal  travels over their wires.\n\nTime Warner (Road Runner) has always served us well, but it is expensive.\n\nDo you have ClearWire available there yet? Check out their site.
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dsl  is an ethernet connection. to upgrade it, you can call your dsl company and ask for more bandwidth., or switching to  the cable company  POSSIBLY could be faster, depending on how many other people on your block are using it.\n the difference between ethernet and usb is which plug you stick the cord into your computer. i would get the ethernet modem, that way it will be much easier to add a router later on if you want to. a router lets you plug more than one computer up to your dsl connection. b y the way 512kbps is pretty fast in my opinion. it's more than fast enough to stream video.
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New residential DSL Members purchasing AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet online at http://www.ATT.com/1299 will receive Express at $12.99 or Pro for $17.99 (12 month term required). The offer is only available to new residential DSL customers and will run from February 3 - June 30. Customers are required to order online.\n\nThe offer includes:\n- DSL Express - $12.99 for 12 months\n- DSL Pro - $17.99 for 12 months\n- $49.99 Rebate towards modem or AT&T Wireless Gateway\n- AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet CSI kit\n\n\nOn May 1, 2003, SBC began offering Basic - S and Expert Plus promotions (defined below) in all regions except for the Northeast. Midwest Speed Tiers changed from 384 Kbps - 768 Kbps to 384 Kbps - 1.5 Mbps, and from 1.5 Mbps - 3 Mbps to 1.5 Mbps - 6 Mbps. Any Members with the original Speed Packages of 384 Kbps - 768 Kbps or 1.5 Mbps - 4 Mbps in the Midwest.\n\nThe following products were added to all regions.\n\nStatic IP Low Speed (up to 384 Kbps) \nDynamic IP High Speed (1.5 Mbps - 6.0 Mbps) \nOn March 25, 2004, SBC began offering the 1.5 Mbps - 3 Mbps Expert product for both Consumer and Business and discontinued offering the 1.5 Mbps - 6 Mbps Speed Tiers Product in all regions except in the Northeast.\n\nOn April 26, 2006, SBC began offering the Speed Tiers Elite product in all regions. The new speed tier is 3.0 Mbps - 6.0 Mbps with both Static and Dynamic IP capabilities. The product name is DSL Elite,available at 6500 ft (CO) and 8500 ft (RT). This product is available to both business and residential consumers. This offering allows SBC to compete with cable TV companies and to match products that are being offered with FTTX (Fiber to the Home) speeds.\n\nOnce you order for SBC (actually AT&T now) DSL, you would be provided with the equipments that you would be needing for your DSL Internet connection (such as the dsl modem, filters, data and ethernet cables) so you won't be needing to buy them. But if you are planning to connect several computers to the internet the you would need to buy a router for that or you can also tell the agent that you would be needing the 2wire modem/router (also capable of wireless connection) because you would be setting up several computers. I'm not sure if you're gonna be charged for this kind of modem/router though.\n\nI would have been able to provide how much their service meight cost for you if you only provided what city and state you are in. But for pricing and billing inquiries,I suggest you call this number 1 888 792 3751, this is their number for orders and 1 866 722 9246 for their sale department.\n\nOr you can also visit the following websites:\nwww.sbcpromotions.com \nwww.sbcsignup.com \ndsl.yahoo.com
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No. Need analog modem for phone line
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I just switched from DSL to a fiber optic line.  Contact your phone company to see if they offer this.  If not, contact your cable provider -- in my area, the cable provider is the one who provides fiber optics.  You can also pay a higher monthly fee to get even faster fiber optics than the normal speed, which I don't need and didn't order.  I've been quite happy with the regular fiber optic line.  And it turned out to be cheaper than my DSL.
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as an soon to be A++ Certified Technician and after numerous years of experience the only thing i tell people is never DL the stupid softwares that comes with DSL, Cable, or even wireless router. \n\nin any case just get the drivers if needed.\n\nyou can configure your dsl modem from a http browse.
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if you have dial up and there are other things available (DSL, Cable, etc) you would be a fool not to get it..the difference is just amazing....equate the cost to the other essential utilities of the home (water, gas, food)...I mean, this is ESSENTIAL!....dial up is foolish
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If your laptop is new, it should come pre-installed with a wi-fi card. If not, you need a wi-fi adapter. Any Radio Shack, Best Buy, or Target stores have adapters and routers. \n\nIf you have a PC in the home with a DSL connection, your modem is more than likely wi-fi capable. If you're not sure, call your ISP. If your modem is wi-fi capable, then all you need to do is get the adapter for your laptop and follow the instructions.\n\nI just did this for my mom. Her laptop came with the wi-fi card so it was easy. \nI got most of myhelp from Wi-fi.org