what are the differences between high speed &  dial up?
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The fundamental difference between dialup and broadband Internet connections is the manner in which the connection is made from your PC to the Internet. A dialup service connects to the Internet through your phone line. The modem in your PC "calls" an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and connects with a maximum speed of 56,000 bytes per second, better known as a 56K speed connection. Each time your PC dials into the ISP, it is assigned an Internet Protocol (IP) address, which you can think of as an "Internet address." A different, unique IP address is assigned at the beginning of each visit so that the ISP can recognize your PC and make sure you can send and receive email, surf the Internet, and so on; basically, this address lets your ISP know where to send the information you are requesting through your modem. In terms of hackers, in order for someone to gain access to your computer, it would be necessary for them to know your IP to successfully do so. The fact that your IP address constantly changes essentially makes your Internet connection more secure.\n\nIn contrast, when you connect to the Internet via a broadband Internet connection, the process is slightly different. Once your PC is connected to the ISP through a cable or DSL connection, it remains connected until the cable box or DSL line is disconnected or physically unplugged. A DSL connection runs through unused wires in your existing phone line without disruption and can translate data at 5 million bytes per second, or 5Mbps. Broadband services are often referred to as "always on" services because it is not necessary to make a setup call to your ISP each time you wish to access the Internet; this means that once you are assigned an IP address, you keep it until you request it to be changed. We'll learn how to do this in a later newsletter.\n\nConnection speed and price are two important considerations when choosing between dialup and broadband. Dialup connection speeds make it more difficult to view certain types of media, such as video, and it can take much longer to download and open email attachments, play online games, and so on. Although the slower connection speed is a disadvantage for dialup users, there are also a few advantages to using this type of connection, which include lower monthly charges and a higher level of security. The cost difference is obvious when comparing the $20-30 per month subscription fee for dialup and the $50-60 per month subscription fee for most broadband services. In terms of security, because the connection is not "always on" and because you are assigned a different IP address each time, it is slightly more difficult to be attacked over the Internet, although nothing is ever fool proof and risks still do exist
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yes. wireless can only be high-speed. cant have wireless dialup. the network administrator can limit the speed from each computer on the network, but it's still considered high speed.
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DSL is soooo much faster than a dial-up!  My late husband/lover had a dial-up, and he didn't care about the speed.  I thought it was enormously frustrating how he had to wait and wait to do anything.  So I got DSL when I inherited his computer.  Same hardware, otherwise same software, but now it's usable.  I could not be involved with Yahoo! Answers if I had to sit and wait for everything: I'd certainly never have gotten to level seven!!!
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are you talking about allowing 2 other computers with dialup access to connect through your phone line while you're also connected? well whatever the case is, dialup only allows one computer to be connected to the internet at a time, unless you have multiple phone lines. if you only have 1 line and your computer is connected, no other computer in the same home can connect at the same time you do.\n\nalso, now the price of the slowest dsl, which is still tens of times faster than dialup, is about the same as most dialup services. why not make the switch?
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if you are using SBC Yahoo DSL, it has 3 speeds, Express (up to 1.5M download, 312k upload) Pro (Guaranteed 1.5M down going up to 3M down, by 512k up) then Expert (guaranteed 3M download, up to 6M down and 608k upload).  they have different prices, but the cheapest is $12.99 a month.  Most users will never notice the difference between the speeds because the Internet doesn't usually take that much bandwidth yet.  I really like the Pro speed and i use a lot of bandwidth.  that is what i recommend.  I think you really have to be using the Internet a lot to justify the Export package.  seems like overkill to me.\n\nAs far as your phone line being busy, DSL does not tie up the line like a dial up plan works.  DSL is constantly on and runs along your telephone lines.  The DSL signal happens above the human hearing range (like where dogs can hear but we cant) and you put a filter on your telephone line to separate the DSL from your regular conversations so you can talk all you want while surfing the Internet at the same time.  \n\nI hope that answers your questions\nJx3
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Dial up is using the same line as your telephone does. The short awnser is, Because the line is so small, it has only a few wires, So, verylittle information can be sent through it, Adsl or DSL have more, thicker wires running through it, this allows more information to be sent.
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Digital Subscriber Line (DSL): A data communications technology that uses either DMT or CAP to transmit information over the copper wires that make up the local loop. Standard rate DSL can provide 50 times the bandwidth of a 33.6 kbps modem.\n\nDial Up Connection: This is a data communication link that is only established as needed. This has the advantage of allowing different customers to utilize the same link at different times. It contrasts to a dedicated line, which is always active.\n\nWireless is more like a dsl but without using the router and u will be able to access anywhere within the area
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VoIP is made to be used with high speed internet.  you will never get good results on dial-up
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I think it depends on your internet connection...if you have High speed internet, it'll of course be faster than say...dial up.
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It will depend on your service area and which regional Bell company serves you. The most inexpensive offer for high speed can be free: many cities are partnering with wireless companies to provide Internet access. I guess you can check with your City government to determine if anything is being planned or already in place.\n\nDSL from your local phone company is usually the cheapest offering and provides a good balance between speed and cost (up to 1.5mbps downloads for about $20-25/month).\n\nCable usually offers the fastest downloads (up to 3mbps) but is usually the most expensive at $40-50/month. They do offer some introductory pricing specials.
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Some hotels have "data ports" on the sides of the phones in the rooms to plug into to DIALUP internet (local charges may apply). Other hotels may have in-room Ethernet jacks to plug into high-speed internet, but most charge a service fee. The best idea would be to call the hotel that you have you reservations at and consult thier customer services.
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pay-as-you-go dial up if you want cheap occasional use\nbroadband if you want speed / regular service\n\nWithout guiding us about who/why/what/when/where, it is harder to be more helpful than this.
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Dial up is the devil. You cannot have two computers running off the same line in dial up, because once one connects to the internet, the phone line is being used and cannot be connected to by another phone line user.
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Nowadays DSL is almost the same price as dialup. You cannot go wireless if you are using dialup. Its best to change to broadband and then you just need a wireless router to get wireless connection. Your computer will also need a wireless PC card or a wireless connection to connect to the router. I recommend a linksys router.
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No, ( Unless some new technology has come out) A  standard 56K Modem is required for a dial up connection, unless you are networked (connected) to another computer in your home or office through an ethernet cord, then you can share a dial up connection with the other computer. Standard 56k modems can be purchased from numerous different stores starting at approx $15 - $20
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Yes, your dial up modem on the PC will work, but only as a dial up connection, not as DSL. \n\nDial up modem uses Voice frequencies for data transmission whereas DSL modems use the frequencies that are well above Voice frequency. Thus in order to benefit from the broadband above your narrow voice band frequencies, you will require a DSL modem that uses the broad band to transmit data. \n\nUsing a Low pass filter, you can also talk via your phone at the same time you are accessing the internet. You can't do this with your voice band dial up modem.\n\nFor more tech info: http://www.tutorial-reports.com/networking/broadband/dsl/introduction.php
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A dial up is a different thing then a broadband.  A dial up uses the telephone network to link you to internet.  Thus, a fax transmission is possible.  As a broadband has no link with the telephone network, you will need to enlist the services of a provider, who will provide you with an interface bwtween the two systems.  Something called efax.\n\nAs you said, you have a lap top, this should be having a built in modem.  Just plug in your telephone jack in the RJ 45 socket and configure your fax programme.