Re: OT: DSL vs. Cable

On Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:46:06 -0500, RnR <rnrtexas@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

On Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:43 -0500, journey <journey@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

On Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:36:46 -0500, journey <journey@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

Question: What are the advantages / disadvantages of DSL vs Cable?

Well I'm going full speed into DSL. Sometimes the best way to
determine what's better is just to experience both.

I don't like the "Big Brother" file sharing monitoring of Charter. I'd
like to go down to minimal Charter services, but I can't be without
one channel -- CNBC.

There was some talk about filters in this thread -- I have no idea
what that's about but I will find out. I just want to hook the DSL
modem up to my wireless router and have everything work just like it
does now with cable.

I'll post about how it goes.

You'll likely get a few plugs with the modem. The filter will have a

Typo: above "plugs" should read "dsl filters" instead. Sorry!!
.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: switching to Bellsouth DSL
    ... the installation require except plugging in a modem and some filters? ... depending on how your DSL is installed. ... CompUSA carries filters ... BellSloth allegedly provides a 'free' modem. ...
    (comp.sys.mac.comm)
  • Re: Testing Fax setup
    ... There shouldn't be any conflict between your DSL line and your analog Fax ... modem provided you have the modem connected to the line through a line ... DSL filters are available at your local Radio ... Fax has proven to not work well with modems that aren't on the Windows XP ...
    (microsoft.public.outlook.fax)
  • Re: OT: DSL vs. Cable
    ... I just want to hook the DSL ... My DSL modem came with a box of filters with instructions to ... I also got a filter for my alarm system from the alarm ... maybe I don't need filters because I don't have a land line. ...
    (alt.sys.pc-clone.dell)
  • Re: OT: DSL vs. Cable
    ... I just want to hook the DSL ... My DSL modem came with a box of filters with instructions to ... I also got a filter for my alarm system from the alarm ... maybe I don't need filters because I don't have a land line. ...
    (alt.sys.pc-clone.dell)
  • Re: OT: DSL vs. Cable
    ... I just want to hook the DSL ... My DSL modem came with a box of filters with instructions to ... I also got a filter for my alarm system from the alarm ...
    (alt.sys.pc-clone.dell)