To Cable, Or To DSL... That Is The Question!

By Devin Morrison

Well, DSL has distance limitations and Cable is shared by your neighbors.
Both are far better than a dial-up connection that I can guarantee, but price
wise DSL is cheaper and in most instances not as fast. All though DSL is a
more dedicated connection so your speed is more constant. DSL comes in over
your phone lines and operates at a higher frequency so it and a voice conversation
can coexist. You'll need filters to add to your phone lines so there's no buzzing
when making a call, and a DSL modem for your Internet connection. Basically your
phone line plugs into your wall jack and the other end into your modem. The your cat5
cable goes from the modem to the network card located in the back of your computer.

Cable on the other hand comes over coaxial cable which you may already have in your
home if you have Cable TV. Most of the newer homes have coxial cable installed, and cat5 cable, or network cable. That way you can plug your computer in any room. You could also use a wireless router if cat5 cable isn't run throughout the house. For the Internet connection you'll need a Digital Cable
box, and a Cable modem. Usually Cable speeds are faster than DSL unless you upgrade
your package from your DSL provider. Normally DSL speeds start out at 768kbps down, and 128kbps up. Check out this site for more information and to sign-up for either service.
http://www.dsl-cable-broadband.com

If you'd like more help or information about choosing the right technology feel free to email me at dmorrison@laurelweb.net and I'll be glad to help!

I have been an owner of a small ISP/WISP for over six years. I enjoy working with computers and setting up wireless networks. My greatest distance for a point-to-point wireless connection was 45.9 miles for a local TV station. http://www.dsl-cable-broadband

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