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OK were are getting ready here where I live to get DSL. What if anything will I have to do to my computer? I know this Modem will have to go?
Any help would be appreciated
Doug
jimnms
03-07-2005, 02:44 PM
It depends. Most providers give you a DSL "modem" if you sign a contract. If not, you'll have to buy your own. You'll also want to get a router/firewall if you plan on having multiple computers use it.
The modem will be an external box and will connect to your computer by USB or ethernet if you're just using it on the one computer.
I believe you also have to get some kind of adapters to use your phones too. I don't have DSL, not available in my neighborhood, so someone with DSL should chime in here soon.
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Brad_D
03-07-2005, 08:07 PM
You'll get several line filters from your ISP. They just go on all the phone jacks in the house that share the same line to flter out any extra line noise that may affect your DSL signal.
Do you still have to use your Phone line? I was hoping to get away from that! and yes I will be hooking up at least 2 computer's. Man I wish I wasn't so dumb about this!!
Thank's
Doug
Scott Pruett
03-07-2005, 09:45 PM
You're not dumb, Duge. We all learn somewhere http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif
DSL operates over your existing phone lines, providing they're current enough (most are). Your phone will work independently though; DSL operates at a much higher frequency than voice networks do.
You will need a seperate DSL modem to translate the appropriate signal to send to your computer... conventional modems won't work. Every service provider will have these available.
And yes, it will be connected all the time. No more dialing in http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif
SCI-Nurse
03-07-2005, 11:32 PM
I changed from dial-up to DSL last year. The company (SBC) provided a kit that included all the filters, the special modem, cables, etc. for a do-it-yourself install. I could have had someone come out from the company to do it for me for about $100. Your choice if it seems overwhelming.
I am now SO spoiled with DSL! My parents still have dial-up and when I go to visit them it drives me crazy how much slower it is.
(KLD)
McDuff
03-08-2005, 08:46 AM
There's a good possibility that the modem they send you will also be a router with wireless capability(mine was).
This way you can either connect your computer(s), it will handle multiple computers, by using an ethernet wire or if your computer has a wireless card you don't physically connect at all. Allowing greater freedom of where you place your computer or laptop.
A router also provides greater security for you while online. Remember, DSL is ALWAYS connected, no dialing involved. Which is great convenience but potential "inroad" for hackers. And yes you will be able to talk on the phone at the same time you are online.
It may sound a little daunting but it should go pretty smoothly. Keep your dialup account active until you get up and running in case you need assistance.
"Rather be ridin' than rollin'"
Thank's to all!!
Now I do have 2 computers, when you talk about your phone working independently, Do you mean you can use the phone while you are on-line with the DSL on the same phone line? Or will I need to keep my second line also?
Thank's
Doug
SCI-Nurse
03-08-2005, 06:15 PM
You can talk on the phone on the same line while you are also on-line with the computer. Keep the second line if you need two phones at the same time, but not just to be able to compute and talk at the same time. I love that feature after using dial-up, and always get frustrated when trying to call my folks as I often get long-time busy signals when my mother is on-line.
(KLD)
Brad_D
03-08-2005, 06:16 PM
You can get rid of your second line. And yes you can talk on the phone and be online at the same time...no problem. No more dialing to get online.
steveg
03-09-2005, 08:30 AM
My wife's son is interested in switching from dial-up to DSL or high speed internet through his cable provider. I know it depends on the provider but do any of you have a feel for price comparison? Catherine and myself use our cable provider and our monthly bill is $40.
Thanks, Steve
Thank's to all who have replied to me! I think I know what I need to do now!
Again Thank You!!
Doug
teyrn
03-09-2005, 01:40 PM
Originally posted by Steve G:
My wife's son is interested in switching from dial-up to DSL or high speed internet through his cable provider. I know it depends on the provider but do any of you have a feel for price comparison? Catherine and myself use our cable provider and our monthly bill is $40.
Thanks, SteveYour looking at any thing from 25.99 to 50.00 a month depending on the package and what the boradband provider wants to charge. They get a lil more then dialup prices cause they offer much more then what dialup can offer. Going from dialup to any type of broadband is woth the cost imo.
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steveg
03-09-2005, 03:03 PM
teyrn
Thanks for the information....Steve
CurlieQCarrie
03-09-2005, 05:49 PM
Originally posted by SCI-Nurse:
I changed from dial-up to DSL last year. The company (SBC) provided a kit that included all the filters, the special modem, cables, etc. for a do-it-yourself install. I could have had someone come out from the company to do it for me for about $100. Your choice if it seems overwhelming.
I am now SO spoiled with DSL! My parents still have dial-up and when I go to visit them it drives me crazy how much slower it is.
(KLD)
KLD~
With SBC how many email accounts are allowed? I am thinking of switching from dial-up to SBC, but there are 5 of us that need email accounts. I know we could use Yahoo or Hotmail, but I was just wondering.....thanks!
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solarscar69
03-09-2005, 06:00 PM
I have SBC DSL. We had a special two years ago that enables you to have DSL for $26.00 a month, i took advatage of it and got the fastest DSL possible its still only $35.00 a month, normally it would be $60.00
I couldn't survive on dial-up. I would pull my hair out.
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McDuff
03-09-2005, 09:46 PM
Carrie, found this on the SBC site:
Enhanced email - SBC Yahoo! Mail PLUS at no extra cost with 2 GB of storage, POP access and email forwarding
Up to 10 additional SBC Yahoo! Mail accounts with 250 MB of storage each, POP access and email forwarding
SBC Yahoo! Messenger with high-quality video
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Diamond Downs
03-18-2005, 08:08 AM
I just hooked up the DSL and have no idea how I did it lol. Now I need to know how to hook up the laptop with it too. I've strained my brain enough just getting all these phones and computers hooked up, guess I'll save that one for later but maybe a computer genius could give me the easy version? Please? http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif
teyrn
03-18-2005, 09:44 AM
Originally posted by Diamond:
I just hooked up the DSL and have no idea how I did it lol. Now I need to know how to hook up the laptop with it too. I've strained my brain enough just getting all these phones and computers hooked up, guess I'll save that one for later but maybe a computer genius could give me the easy version? Please? http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gifNeed a router that will support the number of computers you want connected to it. Laptops are great for wireless. Get a wireless router that is supported by your laptop if it already comes with wireless reciever or get one when you get the wireless router. This will let you have all your computers online, your neighbors too if you don't secure your wireless network and they are close enough to it to get on it.
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Diamond Downs
03-18-2005, 10:23 AM
Originally posted by teyrn:
Originally posted by Diamond:
I just hooked up the DSL and have no idea how I did it lol. Now I need to know how to hook up the laptop with it too. I've strained my brain enough just getting all these phones and computers hooked up, guess I'll save that one for later but maybe a computer genius could give me the easy version? Please? http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gifNeed a router that will support the number of computers you want connected to it. Laptops are great for wireless. Get a wireless router that is supported by your laptop if it already comes with wireless reciever or get one when you get the wireless router. This will let you have all your computers online, your neighbors too if you don't secure your wireless network and they are close enough to it to get on it.
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The laptop is already equipped for this. However, we really don't want to go wireless so what do we need to network the computers? Simple please Tey, thank you http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif.
solarscar69
03-18-2005, 10:33 AM
Wireless is the way to go. Just be sure to WEP encrypt it. Out of the box, its not secure and we all know that linksys log on is admin/admin.
If you don't use wireless, you'll have to get some rj-45 cat-5 cables that will go to your router from your laptop, they're the big looking phone jacks. You router is just like a powerstrip for your internet connection(s). Your router has one connection via rj-45 to your modem... you modem is connected to the wall with a phone jack.
surf on.....
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teyrn
03-18-2005, 11:30 PM
Originally posted by Diamond:
Originally posted by teyrn:
Originally posted by Diamond:
I just hooked up the DSL and have no idea how I did it lol. Now I need to know how to hook up the laptop with it too. I've strained my brain enough just getting all these phones and computers hooked up, guess I'll save that one for later but maybe a computer genius could give me the easy version? Please? http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gifNeed a router that will support the number of computers you want connected to it. Laptops are great for wireless. Get a wireless router that is supported by your laptop if it already comes with wireless reciever or get one when you get the wireless router. This will let you have all your computers online, your neighbors too if you don't secure your wireless network and they are close enough to it to get on it.
http://www.tuath.org/files/sig.jpg
The laptop is already equipped for this. However, we really don't want to go wireless so what do we need to network the computers? Simple please Tey, thank you http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif.Router and a shit load of cat5 cable.
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McDuff
03-19-2005, 03:45 AM
Originally posted by teyrn:
Originally posted by Diamond:
The laptop is already equipped for this. However, we really don't want to go wireless so what do we need to network the computers? Simple please Tey, thank you http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif.Router and a shit load of cat5 cable.
Even if you don't want to go wireless now, buy wireless router anyway, you may change your mind later. They are not that expensive ~$60-70 and also have a 4port connection for hookng up to 4 computers by wire as well as wireless. This way you'll have both options available. But you would have to go in and encrypt it, as it will be broadcasting wirelessly even if you aren't using it. This really isn't too hard to do and the book will walk you thru it. With a laptop, the freedom of wireless is worth it.
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jimnms
03-19-2005, 04:19 AM
Originally posted by McDuff:
Even if you don't want to go wireless now, buy wireless router anyway, you may change your mind later. They are not that expensive ~$60-70 and also have a 4port connection for hookng up to 4 computers by wire as well as wireless. This way you'll have both options available. But you would have to go in and encrypt it, as it will be broadcasting wirelessly even if you aren't using it. This really isn't too hard to do and the book will walk you thru it. With a laptop, the freedom of wireless is worth it.
"Rather be ridin' than rollin'"
Most wireless routers will have an option to turn off the wireless radio if you don't use it, so there will be no chance of someone stealing your bandwidth or breaking into your network.
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