1. DSL Connection VS. Cable Based Internet Connection

2. What Type of Modem Can You Use for a DSL? There are several choices of modems depending on your computer. An external USB-connected modem that does not require a NIC card or one that does. An external USB-connected modem that does not require a NIC card or one that does. An internal modem that does not require a NIC card. An internal modem that does not require a NIC card. Many experts believe that external modems are superior to internal modems because they contain lights and indicate how the modem is working. Many experts believe that external modems are superior to internal modems because they contain lights and indicate how the modem is working.

3. What Type of Modem Is Needed for A Cable Based Internet Connection? If you have a modem that is already being used for Internet Connection, to Send and/or Receive Faxes or Voicemail Your Modem Will Require These If you have a modem that is already being used for Internet Connection, to Send and/or Receive Faxes or Voicemail Your Modem Will Require These CMTS Equipment CMTS Equipment Network Equipment Network Equipment An Upgraded Cable Infrastructure. An Upgraded Cable Infrastructure.

4. How Much Do They Cost? DSL-$49.95 Per Month DSL-$49.95 Per Month Cable Based Internet Connection-$19.95 Per Month Cable Based Internet Connection-$19.95 Per Month

5. SPEED DSL starts at 768Kbps and extends to 1.5Mbps. Cable modem at speeds approaching 2 Mbps (Megabits-per-second); however, one or more factors will tend to limit your download speed to between 200 and 800 kbps (kilobits-per-second).

6. ADVANTAGES DSL- No Busy Signals, No Need For A Second Phone Line, Can Fit Multiple Computers Onto A Single DSL. DSL- No Busy Signals, No Need For A Second Phone Line, Can Fit Multiple Computers Onto A Single DSL. Cable Access-Faster Connection Cable Access-Faster Connection

7. DISADVANTAGES DSL-COST MORE MONEY DSL-COST MORE MONEY CABLE ACCESS-Certain Factors can slow the modem speeds down to as much as 200Mbps. CABLE ACCESS-Certain Factors can slow the modem speeds down to as much as 200Mbps.

8. General Differences: DSL= Sends Data at a very high speed through telephone wires, at a slower speed than cable, however is more affordable and there is not need for a second phone line. Cable Access=A Communication link that uses coaxial television cables, at a faster speed than DSL but is more expensive but downloads games and programs quicker and easier.

9. THE END Created By Jack Levis Created By Jack Levis Wednesday Wednesday July 21, 2004 July 21, 2004