I have a broadband connection thru a cable line and need to know if this means I have a dsl modem.  This is b/c I am installing a printer which would need a dsl filter if I have a dsl connection.
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Why do you need to know your connection to install a printer.
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If you are using a cable modem you actually are on a local area network with the modem and that modem is what is connected to the internet (it being the gateway).
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No.  DSL requires a phone line.  You just have to wait until the lines are upgraded in your area.  DSL stands for digital subscriber line.\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Subscriber_Line
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What is the difference between ADSL and DSL?\n\nADSL is a type of DSL where the upstream and downstream speeds differ (hence the "asymmetric" part). There are many variations of DSL technology for different types of application (HDSL, SDSL, etc).
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no if you are just trying to get on the internet  wirelessly no you just have to have it connected to the dsl modem if your computer has a wireless card in it it will detect the wireless network
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Basically you set the router to act as a DHCP client and plug it into the cable modem. It is actaully easier that using DSL because there is no logon.
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Most of the telephone companies require you to keep the lan line connection for having DSL.  DSL requires a telephone line for transmitting data (even though theoretically, you don't need the land line connection from that company).  But companies like SBC and Bell South bundle the land line with DSL for better deals (and selling their wares!).  Probably, you can contact Bell South tech support and cheack whether you can get rid of the telephone connection (I bet they won't allow that).
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If your laptop is new, it should come pre-installed with a wi-fi card. If not, you need a wi-fi adapter. Any Radio Shack, Best Buy, or Target stores have adapters and routers. \n\nIf you have a PC in the home with a DSL connection, your modem is more than likely wi-fi capable. If you're not sure, call your ISP. If your modem is wi-fi capable, then all you need to do is get the adapter for your laptop and follow the instructions.\n\nI just did this for my mom. Her laptop came with the wi-fi card so it was easy. \nI got most of myhelp from Wi-fi.org
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DSL is obtained through the phone company. It uses your existing phone line and you can talk on the phone and be on the internet at the same time. The quality of your DSL connection is dependent on how far your house is from the phone company's Central Office (CO). Usually they send you a kit in the mail to hook up the DSL yourself.\n\nCable comes in over your existing cable TV lines. It tends to be faster than the average home DSL connection but also can cost a little more. This obviously also allows you to be on the phone at the same time since you do not use a phone line. Cable internet speeds can be effected by how many users in your area use it but normally you will be very happy with the speed. The cable company will come out and install the hardware for you in most cases.\n\nBoth services require equipment which you will get when you order the service. Personally I use cable because I like the speed and I hate dealing with Verizon.\n\nBoth services run from around $30 to $45 per month.
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It was installed with your DSL service.  It's hard to say if it's truly necessary, but it might be good to have.  You can probably reinstall from your DSL CD if you discover problems.  As long as you have all the proper information as to how to set up your connection, you'll be fine.
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If you're getting 8MB, you're probably not getting either DSL or ADSL, but some sort of fiber, assuming it's coming from "the phone company".   If it's coming from a cable TV company, then what you're getting is a cable modem which is attached to the same cable that your cable TV comes in on (assuming you have that service).\n\nDSL means "digital subscriber line", and ADSL is "asymmetric DSL".   It is asymmetric because communication in one direction (TO YOU from the internet) is much faster than in the other direction (FROM YOU to the internet).
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There are several kinds of modems.  Is it for broadband or dial up?  USB or PCI?  There is not enough information here to provide much guidance.  It is probably a simple thing like take old modem and replace it with new one.\n\nAssuming it is a card, (something that goes inside the computer) it is a simple method of removing the case, pulling out the old card, and putting in the new one.  You will be able to tell which one it is by the little telephone line opening that is on the card.  Swap it out.  Windows will make a good job of finding the card for you when you power your computer back up again.  If a CD came with it, there will be a driver on there you will need to use.  Try to follow the modem manual the best you can.  I hope none of this advice anyone gives you gets you electrocuted!
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if you're talking about your dsl/cable speeds over the internet, go here\n\nDon't let the name fool you, it'll test cable modem speeds too.
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Coaxial cable.. is used by the broadband land lines...\n\nBut in essence, a signal can travel with all  circuits.\n\n\nexample ( phone companies that have broadband on their phones move the signal via Microwave and fiber optic networks).\n\nDSL at home usess Coaxial
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You still need a modem. The main difference is that you are using the cable line instead of the phone line. Cable lines are intended to work with images (TV) so they send and receive data a lot faster. I have a cable modem and it's 10 times faster than ADSL.
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if you are using a dsl or cable modem on your home pc yes you have to connect it..
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you can use but you require internal modem for dialup and modem/router for broadband.sometimes you may face problem because when you are connectr as dialup and someone calls you or you want to make some call then you will be disconnected automatically and speed of connection for dialup decreases very much.