Dsl Modem; Understanding The Benefits Of Dsl - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 5000 User Manual

DSL Modem

DSL service allows you to
download large files in
minutes rather than hours,
using low-cost, high-speed
broadband data transfer
technology over standard
telephone lines.
To determine if DSL
service is available in your
area, contact your
telecommunications service
provider and your Internet
Service Provider.
Check with your DSL
service provider to make
sure the service they are
offering is compatible with
your DSL modem.
For questions about the
DSL modem in your
computer, visit the Compaq
High-Speed Web site at:
www.compaq.com/
mypresario/highspeed
See also ...
DSL connections are designed
as "ALWAYS ON." Refer to
the "Saving Energy" chapter
in this guide to avoid DSL
disconnections due to the
default Power Management
operation.
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DSL Modem

Understanding the Benefits of DSL

DSL benefits include:
Simultaneous talking and surfing. You can simultaneously
➜
talk on the phone, surf the Web, and download files using a
single telephone line.
Increased download transfer rate. You can download files
➜
from the Internet to your computer up to 50 times faster than
with a 56K ITU V.90-compliant modem.
Increased upload transfer rate. You can upload files from
➜
your computer to the Internet at a significantly faster rate
than with a 56K ITU V.90-compliant modem.
Constant connection. DSL service provides constant
➜
Internet access. You don't have to dial your ISP and wait for
a connection.
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