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Need help with DSL

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I just got my "self-installation" kit with for my new DSL connection. The service doesn't come on till tomorrow though.

Reading through the installation guide it says the telephone cable from the jack to the modem shouldn't be more than 10 feet long. Is this correct? My desk is about 25 ft. away from the jack.

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Reply #26 from WinCustomize Forums Top
something else to be aware of is make sure there arent any 2.4ghz cordless phones nearby because they can affect the modem and the wireless router.
Reply #27 from JoeUser Forums Top
"something else to be aware of is make sure there arent any 2.4ghz cordless phones nearby because they can affect the modem and the wireless router."


If there is a problem, Linksys wireless routers, and the rest I assume, let you change the channel. Mine has 12 channels if I recall. I think some wireless phones let you do the same, though probably only the more expensive ones.
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Reply #28 from JoeUser Forums Top
Cable is "easy" in the same way that AOL is "easy". For people who like things done for them, it is the option to take, and I don't begrudge them that. The menial complexity of DSL is nothing compared to the options it provides, though.


I have had both, so I speak from experience. Cable and DSL are no brainers. The difference as you alluded to is that Cable is all in one, while DSL is a multitude of companies (I was using Cavtel over Verizon lines).

While cable is just becoming multispeed, DSL has always been Multispeed. Both are now touting 10mBits, but I have not ramped up to that yet.
Reply #29 from WinCustomize Forums Top
While cable is just becoming multispeed, DSL has always been Multispeed. Both are now touting 10mBits, but I have not ramped up to that yet.


Sprint just made the 5mb upgrade available. They were really trying to sell me on it. I would love to have it,but $70.
Reply #30 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Sprint just made the 5mb upgrade available. They were really trying to sell me on it. I would love to have it,but $70.


Wait as long as you can! Speed is addictive! What about the new Wireless? We have been testing it, and it is faster than T1! I have not bit the bullet yet on it.