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This tutorial will help you understand the practical differences between DSL and cable modem networking. While similar in many respects, DSL and cable internet services differ in several fundamental ways.
DSL and Cable - Comparison and ContrastWhen evaluating cable and DSL services, you should consider the following:- Speed (advantage - Cable): Cable boasts faster speed than DSL Internet in theory. However, cable does not always deliver on the promise in everyday practical use.
Read more - DSL vs Cable - Speed Comparison
- Popularity (advantage - Both): In the U.S., cable Internet enjoys significantly greater popularity than DSL, although DSL has been closing the gap recently. Outside the U.S., DSL continues to hold the edge. Both dominate the rest of the competition with millions of subscribers to each.
Read more - DSL and Cable Modem Subscribers - U.S.
- Customer Satisfaction (advantage - DSL): Even if a technology is popular, customers may be unhappy with it whether due to cost, reliability or other factors. Indeed, in the U.S. cable services generally rate lower than DSL in customer surveys.
Read more - DSL vs Cable Customer Satisfaction - U.S.
- Security (advantage - Both): Cable and DSL implement different network security models. Historically, more concerns have existed with cable security, although cable providers have definitely taken steps to improve security over the past few years. It's likely both DSL and cable are "secure enough" for most people's needs.
Read more - Cable and DSL Security Compared.
Finally, over the years, readers have contributed their opinions on this topic to our message board. Be sure to consider their suggestions, too:
- Community Opinion: What Is the General Consensus - Cable or DSL?
Some of the differences between DSL and cable modem originate not with the technology itself but rather with the service provider. All other things being equal, factors like cost, reliability and quality of customer support for installation and maintenance issues can vary significantly from one provider to the next.
What else can I help you with?
Will my DSL modem work as a cable modem?
You will need to buy a new modem that is designed for your DSL modem. This is due to the fact that the modem is designed to use the dsl signal opposed to the cable modem.
What is necessary if you want your ethernet network to connect to the intenet through a DSL or cable modem?
dsl cable router
Do you need a modem when using DSL?
You do not need a dial-up modem. However, you will need to either purchase or rent a DSL modem, which works differently from a dial-up modem, and is usually outside the computer.
How do you connect 56k fax modem with DSL?
The short answer is that you don't. Sure, you can plug a fax modem into a phone line that supports DSL, but it is just using the dial-up capabilities of the line and not the DSL capabilities. A regular modem like that functions like a telephone and transmits in the audible frequency range and not the higher DSL frequencies. With DSL, you'd use a DSL modem (with or without an included router), not a dial-up modem.
How do you connect a computer without a cable modem to access broadband internet?
Use a DSL modem....
Can you use your magicjack with your DSL modem?
You don't. You plug the mini modem into your computer via USB.
Does DSL require a modem?
Yes, DSL requires a DSL modem as well as an Ethernet port to your PC or laptop.
How do you manage a internet connection to be provided to ten pcs FM a single dsl modem?
Connect a router to the DSL modem, and if necessary add a switch to the router. Then connect all of your systems to the switch and the router.
Do all internet providers use DSL?
I dont think so. Some providers only allow the customer to use the provider's modem; others allow the customer to use any DSL modem, as long as it's compatible with the provider's DSL network.
Why would unplugging and then reconnecting a LAN to a DSL modem make an Internet connection work again?
It's not that it makes the Internet respond, it makes your DSL modem respond. Occasionally DSL and Cable modems will become unresponsive for whatever reason. Disconnecting and reconnting the Internet connection cable is one way to "wake up" the modem. Often that doesn't work and you have to reboot the computer or power-cycle the modem. Annoying but sometimes necessary. The way my ISP, who gave me my DSL modem to use, explained it is that, like a computer, every now and then, the modem just needs to be reset or rebooted, much like your computer
Can you use the same dsl modem at a another location?
Yes, you can use the same DSL modem at another location, provided that the new location has DSL service available and is compatible with your modem. You'll need to connect the modem to the new phone line and configure it according to the new ISP's settings. Additionally, ensure that the modem is not locked to a specific provider unless you're using it with the same service.
What is fimware on dsl modem router?
a generous file to assimilate the encryption for dsl modem router
