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Why is ADSL much faster than Dial-up connection, although it uses the same telephone line?

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Similar modems transmit signals by means of a general use telephone network. It is the network to which ordinary telephone sets are connected. ADSL modems “adjust” their signals to a higher frequency band than the voice signal. As for the telephone station, the signal spectrum is divided – ordinary telephone calls are transmitted by means of the general use telephone network, while data is transmitted to the Internet.
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How can Look DSL be so much faster than a dial-up modem when it uses the same phone line?

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Dial-up modems send their signals through the public switched telephone network, the same one that connects ordinary telephones. DSL modems "piggyback" their signals on top of the voice signal. On the phone company's premises, the line gets split - the voice calls are sent to the public switched telephone network, and the data transmission goes to the Internet. This method moves data off the phone companies' lines and instead uses connections optimized for carrying Internet traffic.
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How much faster is ADSL than my connection now?

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In terms of modem speed, ADSL at EOS download speeds should be more than 10 times faster than a 33.6K modem. Granted, there are still speed bottlenecks on the internet, such as network congestion and server lag that will limit this at times. Upload speeds should be around 3 times that of a 33.6K modem.
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How can I connect faster on my dial up connection?

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The first thing to keep in mind is your dialup connection can only be as good as your phone line. With that in mind, there are a few things you can do that may improve your connection speed. The first thing you'll want to make sure of is that your modem software (driver) is current. Check your modem manufacturer's website for updates. Next, if there is a phone plugged into the modem in the back of your computer, unplug it.
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Is this faster than my current Dial-up connection?

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Yes! Dial-up connections only go below 56 kilobits per second when downloading. Smart Wifi speed is up to 128 kilobits per second. That's at least 2X the speed of a dial-up connection! Surfing and Downloads now take half of the time on Smart Wifi versus any Dial-up internet service.
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Can I still use my telephone line if I have ADSL?

Yes! ADSL modems use digital coding techniques to squeeze up to 99% or more capacity out of a phone line without interfering with your regular phone services. That means you could be simultaneously talking on the phone or sending a fax - while surfing the World Wide Web. The two services (voice and data) operate independently of each other even though they are using the same telephone line.
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Will ADSL affect my normal telephone connection?

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No. However, some phones (manufactured locally) have confirmed slight change in voice while Internet is in use.
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You may notice a slight change to how your telephone sounds after you have ADSL installed. This is normal for ADSL lines and is not a fault. Any standard modems operating on your PSTN line (standard telephone, not the ADSL line) may operate at a reduced speed after ADSL installation
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How does ADSL work over my telephone line?

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ADSL broadband connection takes your existing telephone line and adds a dedicated computer link between the telephone exchange and your home. The connection uses a transmission coding protocol called Discrete Multi Tone (DMT), which operates at a frequency above that of normal voice, fax, or data transfer.
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What happens to my telephone line when I convert to ADSL?

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The analogue (voice/phone) signal down the line from your local exchange to your premises is combined with the ADSL 'data' signal. Your existing BT wallbox is modified to include a splitter, which separates the voice and data signals again. The result is two sockets on the wallbox, one for your telephone and one for your ADSL.
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How can it be so much faster than a modem when it uses the same phone line?

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Analog modems send their signals through the public switched telephone network, the same one that connects ordinary telephones. ADSL modems "piggyback" their signals on top of the voice signal. On the phone company's premises, the line gets split - the voice calls are sent to the public switched telephone network, and the data transmission goes to the Internet. This method moves data off the phone companies' lines and instead uses connections optimized for carrying Internet traffic.
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Do I still need a dial-up modem and telephone line?

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No, there is no phone line requirement for normal operation, therefore, a modem is not required to use your DIRECWAY service with the DIRECWAY modem (model number: DW6000).
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If I already have DIRECTV service, do I need to get a new dish for HughesNet? (A popular Hughesnet satellite internet FAQ) Yes. The HughesNet system requires a unique dish in order to send and receive information via satellite. You can add the ability to access DIRECTV? programming to the HughesNet dish by purchasing a simple DIRECTV upgrade kit. It is your decision whether to keep your existing DIRECTV dish on your home, or to utilize the one-dish solution from HughesNet.
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You need a PC modem and connection to a telephone line to activate your system for the first time. After that there is no phone line requirement for normal operation.
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No, there is no phone line requirement for normal operation, therefore, a modem is not required to use your HUGHESNET service.
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How much faster will my connection be?

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Connection and download speed depend on your modem speed, current phone line conditions, computer performance and configuration, on the type of data/graphics you download and on net traffic. On average you should expect up to 7x faster browsing speed.
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Will my telephone line work if my ADSL line goes down?

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Most likely your telephone will be all right, but conversely if your telephone doesn't work then it's a safe bet that your ADSL service won't be available either. Remember that re-establishing your ADSL connection might be as simple as restarting your computer.
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Can I get a dedicated ADSL connection to replace my Analog, ISDN or Leased Line connection?

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Not at this time. ADSL is a new technology for Cincinnati Bell and for us, and the equipment is not in place to provide dedicated connections thru ZoomTown. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
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How fast is ADSL compared to normal dial-up, ISDN and DIAS connection ?

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If you are using a connection with 1 Mbps down load speed then you are having a speed that is 17.5 times faster that normal dial-up and about 8 times faster than DIAS & ISDN.
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Do I have to install any software for ADSL or do I just set up a new dial-up networking connection?

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The software required depends on the terminal you will be using to access ADSL. The drivers or software should be available on the Windows CD that came with your computer. If you are using Linux, Unix or Macintosh, please check which drivers and software your system requires.
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If you are using a 2 Mbps broadband connection then you will be having a download speed which is 35 times faster than that of normal dial-up connection, about 16 times faster than that of ISDN connection and about 16 times faster than that of DIAS connection.
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Can I run TSC with a dial-up connection?

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If you are using a dial-up connection, whenever you connect to the Internet, your client will recognize this and upload any results you have processed while off-line and will then download new candidates to process. All you as the user need to do is make sure your TSC client is running when your computer is on and connect to the Internet as you normally would so that you can upload results and download new candidates.
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Who is responsible for the connection of the power and telephone line?

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The Customer is responsible for providing an engineer to arrange for the connection of electrical and telephone services to the Equipment on the day of delivery, and for the disconnection of such services on the day of removal.
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I use a dial-up modem for Internet access. Do I need a faster connection?

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You can download music from Fast Atmosphere Artist Downloads using any Internet connection. The faster your connection, the less time it will take to download the music you've selected. We strongly recommend that dial-up users avoid FLAC files due to the amount of time it will take to download these large files using a dial-up connection.
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I have a dial-up modem... can I use what I have or should I wait until I get a faster connection?

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There is no doubt that a fast internet connection is a great aid for any use of the internet. While these files are on average about 4 megabytes - not that large by today's standards, they will take some time to download with a 28.8 modem. If you have a dial up connection try downloading a few sample shows on our samples page to test the speeds and see if you can live with the performance before you sign up.
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I have dial-up. Do I need to purchase a faster internet connection?

You do not need a fast internet connection. When doing enrollments, print out a couple of the enrollment forms and keep them with you. You can fill them out manually and the next time you're at your computer you can type in the application and submit it to Ameriplan. Once you decide that you would like to get a faster internet connection, save your reciept because it is now tax deductible.
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