I had planned for this to be a column comparing simple DSL bridges. These are the devices commonly called “modems” to make it easier for the mass market to understand what they do. After all, just ...

Please explain to me the pluses of using a T-1 vs DSL. Please explain to me the pluses of using a T-1 vs DSL. — Gregory LaPaugh. A T-1 is considered more of a business-grade Internet connection – a ...

I use Verizon DSL. I use the modem they supplied to me, and my NIC is a Realtek RTL8029. Now, this is random, so I'll explain it my best... <P>Let's say I'm reading a very long thread on Ars, or I ...

With DSL, you can expect two charges – one for the phone line and one for the DSL service itself. There may be other charges from the DSL provider – extra mailboxes, fixed IP address, etc. These are ...

I know someone here will have the answer to this:<BR><BR>Here at work we have 1 DSL connection and 1 network (at the moment). We'd like to add a 2nd DSL line to reduce load when someone is downloading ...

Many different ISPs now sell ADSL access. The details here are of a few of those, just to give a guide to the sort of pricing and services to expect. Look out for a detailed guide to all ISPs offering ...