Cable access sharing
Cable access sharing
Can I share my cable connection with another computer through the phone lines with 2 dial-up modems? If so, how? And would it be worth it?
P3 600mhz
Win 98
384 ram
64mb DDR geforce 2 pro
Win 98
384 ram
64mb DDR geforce 2 pro
I have read a few articles about devices that will let you network PC's via phone lines, but these devices are typically expensive and offer far less bandwidth for the buck compared to wireless and CAT5 Ethernet. Better off going wireless, Proxim 802.11b kit, typically $600 for the entire kit, including two network adapters and base tower.
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Unfortunately if you use public phone lines through any switchboxes (you will unless you lay your own cable) you are limited to the V.90 standard (56K).
The home phone line networks (3com) don't have to worry about the switchboxes, and the distances are short, so they can be high speed.
If you want another high speed connection 50 miles away, you will have to buy one. If you simply want access to your computer from another location, then you can use VPN or dial up server or a commercial product over the regular phone line dial up or internet connection.
The home phone line networks (3com) don't have to worry about the switchboxes, and the distances are short, so they can be high speed.
If you want another high speed connection 50 miles away, you will have to buy one. If you simply want access to your computer from another location, then you can use VPN or dial up server or a commercial product over the regular phone line dial up or internet connection.
*** In response to matia ***
While theoretically you could connect two remote nodes via a copper local loop, 50 miles is a long stretch to accomplish this. Telco switch offices will eliminate any possibilities of doing the type of link you want to do due to several factors...
In the US, the standard POTS service includes two pairs, the actual live pair that delivers analog phone service, and a spair pair in case the first one goes bad, that way instead of provisioning an additional loop from the local switch to your home, it could be as simple as to reassign your pair at your NID. Your live pair, obviously, won't allow you to make the connection. Even though the loop is virtually 'always on,' it is only active when a receiver, or your telephone, closes the circuit by you picking up your handset and hearing a dial tone. The only instance I know of that the same loop can simultaneously operate your voice service with a data service is via DSL, and this is accomplished via line splitters at the local switch office. Your spare pair, typically the black and yellow pair, is offline, and not connected to anything on that loop. Again, the only time this pair is active is when it needs to replace a defective main pair.
Furthermore, 50 miles is way too far to establish a successful Ethernet connection, whether it be at the standard line rate or below that. The theoretical limit for CAT5 Ethernet connections is 330ft, very much under a mile worth of coverage. CAT3, which is what telcos still use on households for whatever reason it may be, supports yet shorter distances than CAT5, and also considerably degrades performance due to it's physical nature. The only line PTP connection that you can establish at that distance is either via DSL or a T1 loop, DSL being of course the cheapest way to go. T1 loops employ CSU/DSU circuits that carry voice and/or data via digital repeaters as far as it needs to go, whether it be a block away from the central switch, or 50 miles away.
In plain simple words, unless you want to be limited to the V.90 standard that will only get you up to 56K max line rate, get broadband.
While theoretically you could connect two remote nodes via a copper local loop, 50 miles is a long stretch to accomplish this. Telco switch offices will eliminate any possibilities of doing the type of link you want to do due to several factors...
In the US, the standard POTS service includes two pairs, the actual live pair that delivers analog phone service, and a spair pair in case the first one goes bad, that way instead of provisioning an additional loop from the local switch to your home, it could be as simple as to reassign your pair at your NID. Your live pair, obviously, won't allow you to make the connection. Even though the loop is virtually 'always on,' it is only active when a receiver, or your telephone, closes the circuit by you picking up your handset and hearing a dial tone. The only instance I know of that the same loop can simultaneously operate your voice service with a data service is via DSL, and this is accomplished via line splitters at the local switch office. Your spare pair, typically the black and yellow pair, is offline, and not connected to anything on that loop. Again, the only time this pair is active is when it needs to replace a defective main pair.
Furthermore, 50 miles is way too far to establish a successful Ethernet connection, whether it be at the standard line rate or below that. The theoretical limit for CAT5 Ethernet connections is 330ft, very much under a mile worth of coverage. CAT3, which is what telcos still use on households for whatever reason it may be, supports yet shorter distances than CAT5, and also considerably degrades performance due to it's physical nature. The only line PTP connection that you can establish at that distance is either via DSL or a T1 loop, DSL being of course the cheapest way to go. T1 loops employ CSU/DSU circuits that carry voice and/or data via digital repeaters as far as it needs to go, whether it be a block away from the central switch, or 50 miles away.
In plain simple words, unless you want to be limited to the V.90 standard that will only get you up to 56K max line rate, get broadband.
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Great Post!! I wonder if you could point me to some more resources that deal in detail with the US phone system in particular and DSL. Thanks.Originally posted by MosDef112
*** In response to matia ***
While theoretically you could connect two remote nodes via a copper local loop, 50 miles is a long stretch to accomplish this. Telco switch offices will eliminate any possibilities of doing the type of link you want to do due to several factors...
In the US, the standard POTS service includes two pairs, the actual live pair that delivers analog phone service, and a spair pair in case the first one goes bad, that way instead of provisioning an additional loop from the local switch to your home, it could be as simple as to reassign your pair at your NID. Your live pair, obviously, won't allow you to make the connection. Even though the loop is virtually 'always on,' it is only active when a receiver, or your telephone, closes the circuit by you picking up your handset and hearing a dial tone. The only instance I know of that the same loop can simultaneously operate your voice service with a data service is via DSL, and this is accomplished via line splitters at the local switch office. Your spare pair, typically the black and yellow pair, is offline, and not connected to anything on that loop. Again, the only time this pair is active is when it needs to replace a defective main pair.
Furthermore, 50 miles is way too far to establish a successful Ethernet connection, whether it be at the standard line rate or below that. The theoretical limit for CAT5 Ethernet connections is 330ft, very much under a mile worth of coverage. CAT3, which is what telcos still use on households for whatever reason it may be, supports yet shorter distances than CAT5, and also considerably degrades performance due to it's physical nature. The only line PTP connection that you can establish at that distance is either via DSL or a T1 loop, DSL being of course the cheapest way to go. T1 loops employ CSU/DSU circuits that carry voice and/or data via digital repeaters as far as it needs to go, whether it be a block away from the central switch, or 50 miles away.
In plain simple words, unless you want to be limited to the V.90 standard that will only get you up to 56K max line rate, get broadband.
She's presenting like a mandrill!
Don't have any links on hand right now, but I know enough to understand the madness behind the ILEC/CLEC game. If not, the FCC would be hearing from me much more often about my ILEC's ineptude to accomplish anything.
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