So what will it be? Optimum
On Line or DSL
for you? We are in the process of collecting information on both internet
options.
We will post our results here. If you have some feedback you would like to
add please let us know at INFO@LIcentral.com |
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First, A glossary of terms: |
| NIC: Network
Interface Card - Used to connect your computer to a cable modem or
router. |
| Cable Modem -
Unit in which your television cable wire is attached, from there it is
connected to your computer using a NIC. |
| DSL Modem -
Modem to link up to DSL Line. Internal, like the common modems. PCI
interface, check your computer first. |
| Router- Used
to connect a DSL Line to your network, by way of NIC Cards. Only if
several computers need access. |
| NODE - A
computer or other related hardware in a network. |
| TCP/IP - Internet
Protocol - A number identifying a computer. Much like a phone number |
| Network
Neighborhood - A list of computers on a connected network. Much like
your phone extensions. |
| ADSL- Home
type DSL line, slower upload speeds then download. |
| SDSL -
Business DSL, equal uploads and downloads. Web Server ready |
| ISP- Internet
Service Provider - A company that provides access to all of the World
Wide Web. I.E. AOL. MSN, Prodigy |
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So now lets see if we can look at the differences you
may experience. Below is a list of pros and cons of Cable verses
ADSL. We are only comparing Cable VS ADSL, If you require Business DSL,
you should do more homework, there is allot of difference between the
speeds and services offered. We will included some links below that
may help. Understand, the thoughts stated here are our expressed
opinion, and pricing and other information may vary, use as a guide and
not fact. |
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Cable Modem: Supplied by Cablevision |
Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
Numerous Providers |
Monthly
Cost: $39.95 Installation $30 to $150 if needed.
NIC Card is not supplied. Cost: $20 to $60, Plus Install
Cost of Modem: FREE Requires 2 Year
Contract |
Monthly
Cost: $39.95 Installation and Hardware Free.
NIC is not supplied. Cost $20 to $60, plus install
Cost of Modem: FREE Requires 12 Month
Contract. |
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PROS |
CONS |
PROS |
CONS |
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Much faster then 56k modem, Claim
is up to 100 times faster
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Speeds
will vary greatly, dependant on the number of people on at the same time
in your network. |
Speed
is 372 Download, 272 Upload. You download more then you upload. Speed
won't vary, it is your own phone line, right to your providers
network. |
Not
available all over, must be within certain distance from central
office. |
| Always
on, no need to sign on. |
Your
computer can be accessed by Cablevision employees, and could be seen by
your neighbors. |
Always
on, no need to dial in. More secure from outsiders looking at
computer. |
If
not careful, can be accessed by other computers. |
| Cost
includes Internet Access |
Must
pay extra for AOL, or other ISP providers. |
Cost
Includes Internet Access |
Must
pay extra for AOL or other ISP Providers. |
5
E-mail accounts Free
I.E. Anyone@optiumonline.net |
E-mail
account good as long as service is up to date. |
Generally
about 5 E-Mail Accounts, provided free . |
Email
Accounts only good as long as using service provider. If change, then must
change email names. |
| Reliable
as Cablevision TV. |
If
cable is out, so is the internet. |
Very
reliable |
If
phone lines go out, so does the internet. |
**Note:
You do not have to be an AOL customer to use AOL Instant messenger. You
will need to come up with new screen names but you can still get it for
free.
***Note: You should not use an ISP for your email accounts, use a
web based email service, such as MSN Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, LIcentral Mail.
In this way, you can change ISP's at anytime and not have to change
email accounts. To request email account FREE from LIcentral click here
FREE MAIL |
