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Installing DSL at home

I read your explanation in regard to installing a DSL line for a warehouse. Can you help some one who is just trying to set up her own house? I am pretty much a newbie in regard to computers and internet access. so please, forgive the naivite. I am looking for the DSL that I would like to sign up but I just need to know what other equipment I need so that I can use the DSL. I have two laptops, do I still need the modem? From what I understand there is a built in modem in my laptops.

All of the DSL implementations I have dealt with require some type of modem. The DSL modem connects to the ISP's network and gives you an Ethernet connection that could connect directly to your computer. While it is possible to buy the DSL modem from the local computer superstore, I suggest buying it from the DSL provider themselves. In doing this, you eliminate finger pointing from the DSL provider when you have a problem. In some cases, you may not have to pay for the modem. One of the teaser deals you can expect to see is the DSL modem for free if you sign up for a certain length of service.

With DSL, you can expect two charges - one for the phone line and one for the DSL service itself. There may be other charges from the DSL provider - extra mailboxes, fixed IP address, etc. These are not items that you will need when first setting up a DSL connection and may never need depending on how you see your use changing over time. One item that I can't suggest strongly enough that you buy is some type of hardware firewall from vendors such as Linksys, Dlink, etc.

The modem you are thinking about in your laptop can't be used for DSL connections. This modem is for use on a regular phone line and is for dial up connections to an ISP. This type of connection is used when DSL or other broadband types of connections are available. You may need to use this kind of connection when travelling but with the ready availability of hotspots, both free and for pay, using a dial up connection isnt as necessary as it once was.



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