March 3rd, 2009
by Edy
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Computer Networking, Internet
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While there are many choices when it comes to connecting to the internet, we will be discussing only three here as these are the most affordable for personal consumer use in terms of higher speeds.
- Cable
This is the best choice for consumers who want to have the most freedom with their internet connection.
Internet data information is run through existing coaxial cable lines and redirected into an external modem unit with the help of a cable filter or splitter.
Having a cable Internet connection frees up your phone line so you can make or receive calls anytime you are online. Read the rest of this entry →
February 20th, 2009
by Edy
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Computer Networking, Internet
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You may be wondering whether cable internet access is considered either a high speed connection or a broadband connection.
Well, the answer is simple. It is both actually. Many companies will use these terms to describe their internet connection services.
And both terms are correct. Cable internet connectivity supplies the end user, you, with higher speeds than those of a DSL, or Dial Up connection, while also being classified as a “broadband” type of connection. Read the rest of this entry →
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February 7th, 2009
by Edy
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Computer Networking, Featured, Internet
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The term cable Internet access (or simply cable) refers to the delivery of Internet service over a cable television infrastructure.
What this means is that instead of using the standard telephone line to transfer data, a standard cable line is used in its place.
Not only does using a cable Internet connection free up your telephone line for incoming calls, but, it also provides much higher transfer rates compared with what is capable through a standard telephone line.
The reason why a cable connection can accomplish this is due to the type of lines used to deliver the internet content to your home computer.
While standard Dial Up connections use a small telephone line, which constricts the amount of usable bandwidth available at any one given time, a coaxial cable line has enough bandwidth available through just one line to deliver any of your cable television channels and your internet content. Read the rest of this entry →
