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 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 ...

DSL internet provides home Wi-Fi through existing copper phone lines, with speeds up to 115 Mbps. It remains a reliable and affordable option, especially in rural areas where fiber or cable are ...

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 ...

Ron Nutter helps a user who wants to share his DSL connection between two computers. Can I use a hub to share a single DSL line between two computers or is it better to buy a router? How does the hub ...

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There are different modes of internet access, and here at CNET, we've encountered every type of internet connection out there. Our experts can tell you firsthand the difference the connection type you ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...

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 ...

Several companies are competing to provide you with DSL service. They provide the Internet connection, but the signal must be transmitted over normal telephone lines. That means the good old phone ...