Our system works over standard HTTP or HTTPS (80 or 443 ports) and does not use any incoming connections. It should work without requiring port mapping / forwarding rules on any network where you can access web pages with browsers like Internet Explorer or Netscape. If you encounter any problems connecting to our service, let us know and we will find a solution. A.I can't log into my account. Make sure you have spelled everything correctly.

DSL is typically an asymetric offering, with higher download speeds than upload speeds. Typical download speeds are 512kbps - 1.54Mbps and typical upload speeds are 128kbps - 512kbps. Cable modems are also asymetric, with similar upload speeds to that of DSL. The download speeds are often higher, ranging up to 3Mbps in many cases. It really depends on what the local DSL & Cable providers are selling, however.

Our service is up to eight times faster than 256K DSL and nearly twice as fast as most cable. DSL and cable modem upload speeds can be much slower (128-384Kbps) than the download speeds (512Kbps-4Mbps). With our service your download and upload speeds are the same. For example, if you subscribe to our Residental Plus service you get a Asymmetrical, 384/512Kbps sustained service - download and upload, with downloads bursting to between 3Mbps and 7Mbps and uploads up to 1.5Mbps.

Sure, you could do that, but it's not a good idea for several reasons. First, a vast majority of ISPs won't let you legally use a residential cable modem or a DSL line to host a public server. You would have to get a more expensive business package. Second, ADSL and cable lines usually have lower upstream bandwidth than downstream bandwidth, so your site may appear to be sluggish under heavy traffic. Third, DSL and cable lines have a much lower reliability than dedicated T1 or better lines.

Especially for businesses, some applications and some individual access technologies may require you to purchase additional equipment or software. In some instances, there may be a cost to repair imperfect lines to enable service.

Analog modems were designed to work on regular telephone lines and usually operate at speeds ranging from 28.8K to 56K. The main difference between analog and DSL modems is that an analog modem works over voice frequencies. It can't handle the higher - and much faster - digital frequencies. DSL actually takes a load off the voice channels by using the higher, non-voice frequencies.

All residence halls and apartments have Ethernet connections and monthly service included in the room rate. Additionally, all residence halls and apartments have cable TV hook-ups.

Unlike DSL or Cable Modem, our service does not depend on telephone or cable TV infrastructure. This enables Phoenix Internet to reach many neighborhoods where DSL and Cable Modem are unable or unwilling to go. Our service plans offer performance comparable to DSL and Cable Modem, but with some important differences. Superior customer service because we are a local company and can be at your location within hours if necessary.

DSL provides a dedicated service over a single telephone line. Cable modems offer a shared service over a cable network. Customers have the opportunity to choose a package and speed that match their needs. There are more packaging choices available with DSL, including services that a business may desire such as static IP addresses.

For more information on DSL visit http://dslreports.com and for more information on cable modems, visit http://cable-modem.net

Xecunet DSL provides high-speed internet access directly to you over your telephone line, whereas cable modem offers high-speed internet access over a cable television line which means the bandwidth would be shared with everyone in the local loop. This then means that cable-modem access may slow down if there are too many people using it.

Cable Internet uses your Cable TV line, and you would be able to disconnect all your current phone services if you would like to use Viper Services exclusively for your local and long distance calling. B) DSL connection uses a local phone line that must be maintained by your local phone provider.

Cable companies provide television, music, data and other services over the same cable loop in your neighborhood. There is a limited amount of bandwidth available on these neighborhood nodes which can service a large number of homes and businesses. This means that if a neighbor or nearby business is using a lot of bandwidth, it is possible that there would be little left for the rest of the customers on that node which would result in very poor performance.

DSL provides always-on high-speed Internet access over a single dedicated telephone line; cable modems offer always-on high-speed Internet access over a shared cable television line. While cable modems have greater downstream bandwidth capabilities, that bandwidth is shared among all users in a neighbourhood, and will therefore vary, perhaps dramatically, as more users in a neighbourhood get online at the same time.

Although they are both 'broadband', cable internet and DSL are different. Cable uses the high-capacity pay television infrastructures rolled out by Telstra and Optus a few years ago. DSL uses the existing copper telephone infrastructure to deliver high speed broadband via technology installed at your local exchange.

While DSL and cable modem services perform the same basic function, providing high-speed Internet access, the methods that they use are very different. Cable modem connections transfer data using a coaxial cable that connects the end user to a cable modem termination system (CMTS) and the to the user's Internet Service Provider.

For many families and businesses, DSL and Cable Internet access are prohibitively expensive, in terms of both the monthly fee and the fixed cost associated with "wiring" a building. DSL and Cable providers also insist on "bundling" their services with others, such as television or telephone service. Additionally, these providers do not offer outdoor service, an increasingly sought-after feature.

Many DSL modems have NAT router functions incorporated, which most cable modems generally do not have. If the NAT router function of your DSL modem does not support SIP pass-through, or is not SIP friendly, you may need to configure the DSL modem to act as a bridge. This can also be true with modems that have certain built in firewall features, which prevent some VoIP signaling and voice traffic.

Check with your current Internet, telephone or cable company for information on what is available in your area.