The Small Office DSL Router uses Network Address Translation (NAT) for routing purposes. This acts as a firewall in that it provides basic protection from some of the most common incoming attacks. NAT makes the machines on the local network behind the router more secure because the client computers on the local network use IP addresses that are reserved for use on internal networks only.

EarthLink Small Office DSL gives you high speed Internet access by converting your existing analog phone line into a high speed digital phone line. Using ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) technology, EarthLink Small Office DSL delivers up to 3.0 megabits per second connection rates (which is up to 70 times faster than dial-up based on the average speed between a 28.8k modem and a 56k modem*).

We will provide you with a router with firewall capabilities for increased security. Our technical support group is available to configure the firewall for you once your line is installed.

EarthLink Small Office DSL Plus provides high speed instant Internet access designed for the needs of small to medium size businesses. Using ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) technology, EarthLink Small Office DSL Plus delivers up to 6.0 megabits per second connection rates (which is over 100 times faster than dial-up based on the average speed between a 28.8k modem and a 56k modem*).

EarthLink Small Office DSL can support from one to five simultaneous users. For a higher number of users, check out our Business DSL. Our sales consultants will help you pick the best speed for your unique needs.

Connection speeds are not guaranteed and will depend on many factors such as the length and condition of the telephone wires connecting your house to your central office and general conditions on the Internet at any given time. As such, EarthLink offers a "best effort" service. That means we don't offer any throughput guarantees, but we will always do our best to provide you with the fastest connection your specific conditions will allow.

Your monthly fee depends upon the speed that is installed at your location. Detailed pricing information is available online.

EarthLink will provide you with the hardware, software and technical support necessary to get your business online. Within 7 to 10 days after your activation date, we will send you a Self-Installation Installation Kit, which contains the hardware you will need to self-install your EarthLink Small Office DSL.

Yes, your DSL service will not interfere with your current phone system. However, EarthLink Small Office DSL will not work on a digital phone line, a roll over line or a line that is part of a hunt group. We suggest that you install your Small Office DSL on an analog fax line. This line must be provided by your local phone company (Bell South, SBC, Verizon, etc.), not a third party voice provider (AT&T, MCI/Worldcom, etc.).

You are a company with 1-8 employees and want to share a single connection with a router to get your network connected to the Internet.

EarthLink Small Office DSL can support from one to eight simultaneous users. For a higher number of users, check out our Business DSL. Our sales consultants will help you pick the best speed for your unique needs.

Unlike the consumer ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) service, Small Office DSL offers faster upload speeds (768K vs. 128K), a static IP address, a wireless router that expands the flexibility of your network, and technical support from our award-winning dedicated priority business support team.

Connection speeds are not guaranteed and will depend on many factors such as the length and condition of the telephone wires connecting your house to your central office and general conditions on the Internet at any given time. As such, EarthLink offers a "best effort" service. That means we don't offer any throughput guarantees, but we will always do our best to provide you with the fastest connection your specific conditions will allow.

Yes, your DSL service will not interfere with your current phone system. We will install EarthLink Small Office DSL Plus on a separate phone line, so your phone system will not be affected.

You are a company with 1-5 employees and want to share a single connection with a router to get your network connected to the Internet.

Your monthly fee depends upon the speed that is installed at your location. Detailed pricing information is available online.

Yes. If you have more than one computer in a home or small-office network, you should protect every computer in the network. Turning on Windows Firewall or another firewall on every connection will help prevent the spread of a virus from one computer to another in your network if one of your computers becomes infected. However, if you open an infected e-mail attachment, the firewall won't block it and it can infect your computer. You should install an antivirus program as well.

EarthLink will provide you with the hardware, software, and technical support necessary to get online. You will need to verify that your computer is equipped with a Network Interface Card. Within 7 to 10 days after your activation date, we will send you an EarthLink Installation Kit, which contains the hardware you will need to self-install your EarthLink DSL.

No. Small Office DSL Plus is different type of technology than our business or consumer ADSL product. It offers higher speeds and more capabilities. Therefore, it requires installation by our professional installation team.

No. Your DSL connection will use your existing phone line, but your phone service will still be provided by your phone company. Your regular monthly telephone service charges are not included in EarthLink DSL service. Please see our Service Agreement for complete details.

Yes. The SBC Yahoo! DSL experience provides you what you want when you want it. This includes protection from potential hackers. To help keep your personal information safe from unauthorized access, as you move freely and securely on the Internet, we have included a link to firewall software as part of your SBC Yahoo! DSL service. After you upgrade to SBC Yahoo! DSL, you can download the firewall software by first clicking the SBC Yahoo! DSL Utilities icon on your desktop.

EarthLink DSL gives you high-speed Internet access by converting your existing analog phone line into a high-speed digital phone line. Using ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) technology, EarthLink DSL delivers up to 1.5 megabits per second connection rates (which is up to 50 times faster than a standard 28.8Kbps dial-up modem). Back to top

Connection speeds are not guaranteed and will depend on many factors such as the length and condition of the telephone wires connecting your house to your central office and general conditions on the Internet at any given time. As such, EarthLink offers a "best effort" service. That means we don't offer any throughput guarantees, but we will always do our best to provide you with the fastest connection your specific conditions will allow. Back to top

Probably. EarthLink DSL is available nationwide in most major metropolitan areas. But there is a chance that your location may not yet be serviceable. You can use our availability form to check to see if EarthLink DSL is available in your area. If DSL is not yet available, we will contact you as soon as it is. If you sign up and it turns out that your location is not serviceable, you will receive a full refund. Back to top