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Overview of DSL Flavors
« Thread Started on Oct 26, 2006, 9:19am »

A wide range of DSL services are available today, although some may be available through only certain providers, or only in certain countries. However, there are a few services that are common enough to be offered by any DSL provider that serves your area. Keep in mind that your distance from the providers CO (central office) may limit the maximum speeds you can reach.

ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)

The most common form of DSL for residential subscribers. The signal is calledasymmetric because most of it is devoted to downstream communication, while only a small portion is devoted to upstream communication. ADSL generally offers speeds of up to 6.11Mbps for downloading (although this number may be higher depending upon the provider)and up to 640kbps for uploading. When you subscribe to ADSL your phone company splits your phone line to seperate the DSL data signals fom your regular telephone signals (modem, fax,telephone).

DSL Lite (also referred to as GLite, splitterless ADSL or Universal ADSL)

DSL Lite is a way of providing DSL service without having to have a technician come out to split the line at the user end (the split is at the telephone company's CO). DSL Lite provides speeds of up to 6Mbps downstream and up to 384kbps upstream.

SDSL (Symmetric DSL)

Offers speeds of up to 1.544Mbps in both directions, hence the name symmetric. SDSL doesn't use an existing telephone line split for DSL services. INstead, the telephone company runs a line specifically for the service. Many DSL providers refer to this as "business DSL". The service usually includes a number of fixed (static) IP addresses.

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Re: Overview of DSL Flavors
« Reply #1 on Oct 28, 2006, 1:08am »

Ty very helpful Pcdude...for more info yall (excuse my texanese) can click this here link lol DSL INFO FROM WIKIPEDIA.COM I hope its helpful.

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« Reply #2 on Oct 28, 2006, 9:08am »

Thanks for the link Tony. Very useful! [image]

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« Reply #3 on Oct 28, 2006, 2:36pm »

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