It is a type of broadband Internet access that takes place
over the same lines as cable TV.
2.How does it work?
A cable modem connects to the cable line and an Ethernet cord
will take you from there to you computer.Lines are shared with other users, LAN.
3.Advantages
*No Dialing Required---Always on!!!
*Widely available (where ever cable is available)
*Generally very good speed, unless many uses in neighborhood.
4.Disadvantages
*Shared network – security issue
*Less bandwidth as more people sign up – Slow
*Much slower upload speeds compared with download speeds.
DSL Overview
1.What is DSL?
DSL is an acronym for Digital Subscriber Line.It is a direction connection to the local
phone company over the phone wired already installed in your phone.
2.How does it work?
It uses unused bandwidth on your phone line.This allows you to be on the internet AND
talk on the phone at the same time!!!
Equipment set up for DSL includes (1) modem (2) filter for
each regular phone.
