ADSL (Asymmetric DSL) transmits data faster downstream than it does upstream. This is appropriate for surfing the Internet, for example, where large amounts of data are transferred from the network to the user, and much less data is passed back to the network. ADSL usually has a downstream rate that is approximately 10 times faster than the upstream speed, whereas SDSL (Symmetric DSL) service delivers the same speed upstream and downstream.

Symmetric DSL provides a transmission flow in which both downstream and upstream directions have the same speed. This type of DSL Internet access is appropriate for users that need to simultaneously transfer voice signals and data both to and from their computer. See similar questions...

ADSL is short for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. It has a downloading (downstream) speed that is greater than the uploading (upstream) speed, and can transfer up to 8Mb of data per second (for downloading) and more than 600Kbps when uploading. This type of high speed DSL access is highly suitable for Internet users who need to download files quickly, but don't really need to upload files often or fast. See similar questions...

The code is indeed not perfectly numerically symmetrical. This is due mainly to the tolerance in the solution for the pressure equation, if you decrease the tolerance you should see smaller asymmetries. You can do this using ApproxProjectionParams { tolerance = 1e-6 } ProjectionParams { tolerance = 1e-6 } See similar questions...

It imposses hierarchy and a division of labour among processors. Only one designated processor, the master, controls (in a tightly coupled arrangement) slave processors dedicated to specific functions. See similar questions...

ADSL line can cope with transferring a set number of bits per second – the bitrate – regardless of direction. This can be varied to allow more bits to download rather than upload and vice versa. ADSL is intended for client computers rather than servers it has been configured to increase the download speed which in turn reduces the upload speed. This type of connection is known as asymmetric. See similar questions...

Cable is a shared medium so gets slower as more users are connected. DSL is not shared. It is a 1 to 1 subscription up to the POA. (Point of aggregation.) Our service allows for better security and is provided using a dedicated, preconfigured router (recommended) instead of a card or modem plugged directly into a computer that relies on installed software to function. See similar questions...

You can find classification of NAT in RFC 3489 – STUN http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc3489.html. It should not mater what type of firewall you have. See similar questions...

A system of secure key pair consisting of a private key for creating a digital signature and a public key to verify the signature. See similar questions...

The biggest advantage of DSL over standard analog connections is speed. Analog lines are simply not made for Internet connections. Analog connections are forced to use a small portion of the telephone line's available frequencies. Analog modems also connect by translating digital data into noise. An analog modem on the other end must take those packets of noise and change them back into readable digital information. Some information requests must be made over and over again. See similar questions...

ISDN takes a large step over regular modem connections by keeping all the data in a digital state; the same state that the computer transfers data internally. ISDN is still a dial-up connection, though; the modem must dial out every time you request information. ISDN is also expensive. Phone companies charge ISDN calls at an hourly rate, a charge generally matched by the ISP as well. The amount of time you can spend online is dependant on your finances. See similar questions...

Cable connections are high-speed connections as well. However, cable systems are set up as giant local area network, with entire residential blocks able to see their neighbors. This setup leads to serious security issues, as an experienced hacker may be able to access unprotected resources on someone else's computer. Most cable companies also need to upgrade their networks in order to supply a two-way data connection, and there is little to no availability in business areas. See similar questions...

Satellites often have side benefits, such as an increased number of available television channels, but have disadvantages when handling Internet connections. With a normal, land based connection, data travels from point A to point B through a series of computers, all with response times in the milliseconds. See similar questions...

There are several reasons why our kayaks are asymmetric, i.e. why the widest point of the craft is aft of the center: Like Olympic racing craft, our kayaks require the least amount of muscle power to reach optimum cruising speeds. Asymmetric kayaks provide an optimum of stern cargo area, with a minimum of trim sensitivity. Therefore, our double seaters are easy to paddle solo (from the stern cockpit). See similar questions...

Tack free is a term used to explain the time it takes for the Sika sealants/adhesives to skin over. Full Cure is the time it takes for the material to cure completely through to the centre. YES – When related to manual guns for the application of Sika products, it is recommended to use a specific ratio gun for certain Sika sealants/adhesives. See similar questions...

The DSL is a list comprised of not just industrial chemicals, but also of substances such as Vitamin A, C, and D, vinegar, starch, fragrances, flavourings, beer, sugar, artificial sweeteners, and water. On December 8, 2006, the government announced actions on the science-based program; and although other OECD countries have similar programs, the Canadian program leads the world and offers a unique level of protection to Canadians. See similar questions...

Specifically, it refers to visual performance, which is the major component in determining productivity on a computer. The study measured the subjects’ output in terms of the time they needed to complete a task and the number of errors they made. See similar questions...

Mensheds Australia has set up a very special collaborative Help Desk and Resource Centre for men's sheds everywhere. It is way of cooperating and communicating with each other. Collaboration enables a range of management and other benefits to flow more cost effectively between the people involved with men's sheds. See similar questions...

Biomass energy or "bioenergy" includes any solid, liquid or gaseous fuel, or any electric power or useful chemical product derived from organic matter, whether directly from plants or indirectly from plant-derived industrial, commercial, or urban wastes, or agricultural and forestry residues. Thus bioenergy can be derived from a wide range of raw materials and produced in a variety of ways. See similar questions...