Abstract
This paper compares and examines whether DSL or cable modem is more feasible to the consumers.

Tags:dsl, vs, cable

Abstract
This paper provides an explanation of the DSL technology and its common variations. The hardware components are explained in both descriptive and illustrative form. The paper shows several illustrations giving examples on how the technology can be used. A discussion on the various businesses that would use DSL and the unique advantages and disadvantages, is presented.

Introduction
DSL Technology and Terminology
ADSL
SDSL
HDSL
IDSL
VDSL
Hardware Components of Digital Subscriber Lines - xDSL
Home Use / Small LAN
Other xDSL Standards
DSL Supplier Equipment
DSL Illustrations
Business Applications for xDSL
Summation
Works Referenced

From the Paper
"In the current generation of internet connection service technologies available DSL or Direct Service Line is one of the most popular and most viable for a large number of different applications. DSL, in a very general sense, utilizes existing telephone lines to create a direct digital connection to the DSL providers substation where it shares in a guaranteed bandwidth (the size of the bandwidth is determined by pricing structures) on T1 and T3 lines owned or rented by the DSL company. Unlike cable, DSL is not affected by shared traffic. The guarantee of bandwidth means for a consistent connection speed and thus greater predictability of system load and use over the long term. DSL is available at both home and business speeds and has roughly 54% of the broadband consumer market 18.7 million subscribers worldwide, as compared to 11 million cable subscribers ("TeleChoice White Paper Challenges Inaccurate Assumptions about DSL", 1)."

Tags:cable, adsl, xdsl, hdsl, sdsl

Abstract
Two of the options available for inter-company communications are ISDN (Integrated Serial Digital Networks) and DSL (Digital Subscriber Lines). Both have advantages and disadvantages inherent to their design. This paper discusses the pros and cons of utilizing either option and points out the various specialized uses available for both.

Abstract
This paper provides an overview of how DSL technology works, looks at the differences between ADSL (asymmetric DSL) and DSL, describes which situations both technologies are more suited for, explains the vast applications of DSL technology and then takes a look at some of the shortcomings of DSL technology.

From the Paper
"On May 24, 1844 Samuel Morse-inventor of the telegraph-relayed the first message ever sent electronically: "What hath God wrought!" (Reynolds 9). Clearly, Morse comprehended some of the implications this momentous achievement suggested. It is unlikely, however, that anyone fully grasped what the future would hold for communications. From the telegraph to the telephone to the internet, it appears that man-not God-demands ever progressive technologies to exchange ideas and information with those distanced from him. "This long history of technical innovation in communications ultimately brought forth an era of inexpensive high-speed data services." (Reynolds 9)."

Tags:copper, wires, range, frequencies, capacity, information, bandwidth, connection, internet, service, provider

Abstract
This paper looks at various types of Internet connections including Dial-up, Ethernet, Cable, T1 Line Communications, and DSL. It discusses the characteristics and functions of each. It compares which connection is most suitable for specific needs - personal or office use etc.

Table of Contents

Ethernet
Overview
How Ethernet Works
Advantages
Disadvantages
Setting up Ethernet
Dial-up Modems
How Dial-up Modems Work
Dial-up Modem Advances
Dial-up Modem Standards
Cable Modems
How Cable Modem Works
Cable Modem Standard
Advantages of Cable
Disadvantages of Cable
Digital Subscriber Line
Advantages of DSL
Features of DSL
DSL vs. Dial-up
DSL vs. ISDN
DSL vs. Cable
Computer requirements for DSL
Disadvantages of DSL
T1 Communications Line
Characteristics of T1 Line Communications
How T1 Communications Work
Conclusion
Works Cited

From the Paper
"Ethernet Overview
Ethernet is the most common way of networking today. Today's Ethernet networks are 10BaseT or 100BaseT, which allows data to pass at 10-100 Megabits per second. Ethernet is a good system because it has stood the test of time, it is easily available and it offers flexibility.

How Ethernet Works
When one Ethernet station transmits all of the stations in the medium hear the transmission. Today the Ethernet refers to both Ethernet implementation and the IEEE 802.3 standards. Ethernet devices attach to a common medium for the electronic signals to pass through. Today, twisted pair or fiber-optic cabling are the most common cables used. The stations or nodes communicate in short messages called frames. In the Ethernet the destination address is the most critical to identify who will receive the frame."

Tags:cable, characteristics, communications, dial, dsl, ethernet, information, media, net, t1, technology

Abstract
This paper briefly discusses the different Internet connection technologies available, as well as the ISPs, and analyzes them in the context of their merits and demerits. The connections discussed are dial-up connections, DSL connections, cable connections, and ISDN connections.

From the Paper
"The Internet has been around for quite some time now and the technology has evolved from its infancy where primarily it was used for information exchange and research purposes towards a more comprehensive medium, which caters to education, entertainment and business. Today an email address has become a mundane thing and the Internet has invaded virtually every conceivable domain of interest. Technology has developed considerably to cater to the demands of the bandwidth hungry web medium giving us a wide variety of choice right from the basic dialup service to high speed broadband and even dedicated internet connections. The ever-increasing scope of the web has created a rat race with the different Internet service providers vying with each other to maximize their share in the market. However all this bandwidth jargon has a confounding effect and even people who use the Internet extensively have a rather poor idea of the different technologies involved."

Tags:dsl, cable, dialup, isdn, service, provider

Abstract
This paper explains that WiMAX specializes in point-to-multi-point broadband wireless access corresponding to the fixed wireless version, which is currently being deployed, and the mobile version, which is in varying stages of development and deployment. The author points out that WiMAX proposes challenges to providers of DSL and cable-modem service because its design can accommodate varying ways to transmit data including voice over internet protocol (VoIP). The paper concludes that, if WiMAX continues to find viable needs and fills them, it will enable faster than average speeds, in infinite locations. The paper includes a table and many embedded quotations.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Technology
History
Comparing Types
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Fixed wireless application began back in time with the microwave radio, and has been universally utilized "since the 1940s as a wireless alternative to (wired) private line services." Grabianowski and Brain relate the historical concept of WiMAX in basic terms with the scenario of two computers utilizing "walkie-talkie technology," with each computer being equipped with a walkie-talkie and being capable of transmitting and receiving. Each computer would also be able to "its binary 1s and 0s into two different beeps that the walkie-talkie could transmit and receive and convert back and forth between beeps and 1s/0s."'

Tags:fast, cable, dsl, broadband, wireless

Abstract
This paper explains that Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) differs from the traditional form of telecommunications, namely the phone line, in that it is the reverse of standard telephone service provisioning. The author stresses that the ISDN should not be viewed as a task of communications but rather as a business solution; having verified that the ISDN service provider supports the desired features, the network designer must select the ISDN equipment and services, which support the company's business requirements. The paper relates that ISDN faces competition with such services as DSL and cable modems, which have been able to provide 10 to 20 times the bandwidth for a cheaper price; however, the one area that other services cannot beat is the voice services.

From the Paper
"ISDN brought the "third wave of internetworking to corporations and consumers." What the third wave meant is that ISDN was able to bring networks to small remote offices, individuals who telecommute and those who work from, and those who just want quicker Internets service for personal use. One downside to using ISDN is that it charges for time used. If it is used extensively, than it is more cost effective to lease a separated phone line. Also, network managers who may use ISDN need "to understand that ISDN is not always deployed to the letter of the standards set forth by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU)." "

Tags:graphics, price, voice, interface, telco

Abstract
This paper explains that networking is the process of moving information via computers rather than via any other medium such as paper media or face-to-face communication. The author stresses that, as in the case with larger networks, there are security risks associated with home networks, especially with "always on" broadband Internet services, such as DSL and cable modems. The paper states that, although most people do not think of the Internet as a network, the largest and most global network is the Internet. It is the most wide-reaching and revolutionary type of network that exists today.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Home Networks, Intranets, and the Internet
Home Networks
The Internet
Intranets

From the Paper
"A home network essentially allows individuals to link together all of the computers in their home. A home network can allow a family to save money on multiple peripherals such as printers and fax machines and allow the family to access all of the computers and software stored within the computers linked in the household. In addition, "one of the most compelling reasons to set up a home network is that everyone can be on the Internet at the same time.""

Tags:nodes, wan, virus, protocols, proprietary

Abstract
Within the last decade, the internet has gained tremendous popularity as a media of communication, information and business. With this popularity has also come a desire for reliable, high-speed, inexpensive, and continuous service from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to homes and businesses. The paper shows that for home users today that want fast service, continuous connectivity and a reliable connection, a cable modem connection or one of several variations of a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) is the method of choice. The paper questions which choice is most advantageous for the home user by showing that each type has its advantages and disadvantages. It also shows that several factors to be considered are an analysis of the purpose of the connection, inherent limitations in the two different systems, price of installation as well as recurring monthly fees, the speed of the connection, and any problems that are solved or created by the choice of system.

From the Paper
"Each of these types of systems has limitations. The most obvious being that not every home is wired for cable television. Even for those that do have cable television, unless they are on a system that has been modified from years past, they still will not be able to use their cable connection for connecting to the Internet. Originally cable networks were designed to only transmit data in one direction. Unless the system you can connect through has been converted, you may not be able to use a cable modem."

Tags:Asymmetrical, Digital, Subscriber, Line, transmission, copper, wires