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Technical Paper: Understanding Online Connectivity Options

Overview The four most practical Internet connections for small businesses and branch offices are analog, ISDN, DSL, and Cable explained in this paper. Analog connections are the most basic form of Internet connectivity. ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network), also a dial-up service, delivers up to 128 Kbps performance for faster Internet access and greater productivity. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) provides high-speed Internet access at up to 8 Mbps (143 times faster than analog) over ordinary copper telephone lines. Cable is a shared high-speed connection, which leverages the cable TV lines, and is available primarily in residential areas.

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Publisher	3Com	File Format	HTML
Date Published	July 2004	Downloads	8
Format	White Papers
Topics	Broadband, DSL, Cable

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