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Alcatel-Lucent ships 200 mn DSL lines to Telefonica - New Kerala

"DSL has been the engine behind the broadband/Internet revolution, and is connecting approximately 2/3 of today's broadband users around the world," said Dave Geary, President of Alcatel-Lucent's wireline networks activities. "Alcatel-Lucent is ...

Company Awarded Money To Expand Broadband Internet - WIBW

WICHITA, Kansas - Colorado-based Level 3 EON and Oklahoma-based Totah Communications have been awarded a combined $9,510,865 in federal Recovery Act funds for broadband Internet infrastructure improvements in south-central and southeast Kansas. Level ...

Alcatel Lucent: Alcatel-Lucent achieves unique industry ... - TMCnet

DSL has been the engine behind the broadband/Internet revolution, and is connecting approximately 2/3 of today's broadband users around the world,' said Dave Geary, President of Alcatel-Lucent's wireline networks activities. 'Alcatel-Lucent is ...

Projects to increase broadband access - Topeka Capital-Journal

Colorado-based Level 3 EON and Oklahoma-based Totah Communications have been awarded a combined $9,510,865 in federal Recovery Act funds for broadband Internet infrastructure improvements in south-central and southeast Kansas, according to the Kansas ...

Blockbuster Still Seems Afraid of Broadband - Broadband Dslreports

It has been interesting watching Blockbuster video adapt to the broadband age, with the company seemingly not trying very hard -- either out of fear of cannibalizing their brick and mortar revenue, or just a general fear of losing control. Early ...

Alcatel-Lucent achieves unique industry milestone of ... - FierceWireless

200 millionth DSL line deployed by Telefónica to support cost-effective delivery of innovative service packages over VDSL2 Paris, March 4, 2010 - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that Telefónica is receiving the 200 ...

USA Telecoms Wireless Broadband and Forecasts - TMCnet

... overviews, analyses and detailed statistics of the US fixed-line, wireless and broadband markets including their sub-markets such as DSL, cable, FttH, wireless broadband, utilities broadband, the Internet, VoIP and IPTV. Key highlights ...

Definition of 'broadband' still a secret in U.S. plan - Computerworld

Computerworld - The National Broadband Plan is due to reach Congress in two weeks, but there is still some mystery about how the plan will define the term "broadband." The plan's chief author, Blair Levin, said in an interview Wednesday that the plan ...

Two federal broadband grants awarded - Wichita Eagle

The federal government has awarded grants and loans to expand broadband internet access in south central and southeast Kansas. In the Wichita area and along the Kansas-Missouri border, Level 3 EON of Broomfield, Colo. was awarded $998,400 to build ...

Broadband funding granted for rural areas - Biloxi Sun Herald

... million federal grant and a $4.3 million loan to expand DSL broadband services in Jasper, Jones, Rankin, Scott and Smith counties. The U.S. Department of Agriculture funding provides for the extension of high speed Internet to remote locations ...

Open Question: How to change the internet connection password?

I am using PLDT (DSL) broadband connection in the Philippines. I have been sharing the internet connection with some of my friends but now I want to limit the number of people using the internet so I need to change the password to my connection. Changing the router password is not helping......any help would be appreciated. Thanks! more

Open Question: Does adding RAM increase speed of broadband internet or streaming video?

I just upgraded laptop from 1 to 2 gig of RAM to improve over all performance. Does this help boost speed or downloads of broadband DSL or slower levels of cable modem speeds? This is for my apartment,not for a home or business.Is there anything I can do to boost a slower broadband connection ? more

Voting Question: why does my netzero keep disconnecting every ten minutes?

it won't stay connected and i live way out in the middle of nowhere and don't have the options of dsl and broadband moving isn't an option nor is satelite internet too much money for it. This question is "why does my netzero keep disconnecting every ten minutes?" is there away i can prevent this from happening? Thanks for any help more

Voting Question: Mobile broadband for my laptop......?

I currently have satellite for my internet connection. I'm too far in the country for cable/broadband, dsl, etc. I am looking for providers to always have internet for my Dell laptop, whether it's at home or on the road without hot spots. Any recommendations? more

Resolved Question: Whats the best type of Internet Connection?

DSL, T1 or Fixed broadband? more

Resolved Question: how can i share a DSL broadband to 2 computers using a cross connection?

1 pc has 2 lan cards and other has only 1. i'm using a cross connection. how can i share my internet connection equally to both computers without using a router. cross connection its already been set up. my only problem is how to share internet connection. thnx in advance... more

Resolved Question: what is the best internet in the philippines? smart bro wireless, globe broadband wifi, sun wifi, bayan dsl.?

manila area more

Voting Question: Why is my computer so slow?

I noticed only when I go to google.com it take soooo long to load. Any of websites works great. This hasn't happened before. Also i have DSL Broadband. I dont think it has something to do with the internet. But something else. Does anyone know?What should I do??? more

Voting Question: Good (reliable) internet providers?

We have Verizon, but recently it's been unreliable and very laggy. We've called them, and they say it's not our router, it's something blocking the internet from getting to the router. They keep "fixing" it, which only ends up making it worse. Now, it's to the point where the connection will cut out every half hour, and only one or two computers will be able to connect. When it is working, it's incredibly slow, and any games I can't even attempt to play things like Uncharted 2, Resident Evil 5, and Left 4 Dead online because it's so weak. So now, we're looking for better services, DSL or Broadband, of course. If it's any help, we currently have about 4 laptops, 2 desktops, a PS3, 2 xbox 360s, a Wii, and 3 iPhones connected to it. So, obviously, it has to be something that can handle frequent use and online gaming. Also, something that has widespread service. I've already checked Comcast and AT&T, neither give service in our area. more

Voting Question: If you are in the rural country areas of Texas, that dont have high speed internet, can you get by satellite?

If you are in the rural country areas of Texas, that dont have high speed internet, can you get by satellite? Can you get high speed Internet by satellite? Or is it only available through DSL, Cable, and off 3G like Verizon Wireless Broadband? more

Resolved Question: Can my apartment complex force me to get satellite?

I am moving to an apartment next month and I just found out that if I want tv/internet I HAVE to get satellite through DirectTV and I HAVE to get DSL internet through Qwest. I don't want satellite because I don't want to be tied to a contract. I know you can go month to month with them but it is too expensive. I would also be willing to forget tv and just get a netflix subscription and have it stream to my tv but that requires a broadband internet connection- and they are making me get DSL if I want internet. I spoke with Comcast (who is the cable company assigned to the area) and they said that although they are assigned to the area they do not have permission from the apartment complex to install there. I know the FCC prevents apartments from discriminating against satellites but is there a similar rule for discriminating against cable? Any advice or thoughts?Ok I didn't know broadband and DSL are the same thing! Well then at least I know I can do the netflix thing. But I would still rather get cable and not be forced into Satellite.To Wildcat: I am also a property manager and that is how I know about the law that says apartments have to let you hook up a satellite. You can read about it here: http://www.allbusiness.com/real-estate-rental-leasing/real-activities-related-to/316173-1.html more

Resolved Question: SAS quarantines Trojans - now blank screen at Startup WinXP?

I'm panicking. Ever since I removed the old Avast and downloaded new Avast (also tried Avira) into Download Files folder, then tried to run either Avast or Avira, a message displayed re: Can't install due to corrupted files. Antispywares such as Malbytes (or was it SAS) kept remaining "locked-up" and even CTL/ALT/DEL plus EndNow wouldn't work. The only way I could shut the system would be to turn off the power on surge protector (even the power-off button failed to work). So I tried Super AntiSpyware. I downloaded the latest definitions from SAS. SAS then picked up 4 Trojans & asked if I wish to quarantine the corrupted files (which were in the Windows system). I chose YES. The corrupted files now in quarantine are: (1) c:\windows\system32\lowsec (2) ditto\lowsec\local.ds (3) ditto\lowsec\user.ds (4) ditto\lowsec\user.ds.lll Ever since then, I had further problems. First Win XP stating it cannot reinstall, and asking me if I want to restore system to the point prior to the problem. I chose YES. Ever since that, XP will not start up except in Safe Mode. It won't startup Normally (totally blank screen). I don't know what to do now. I shiver at even the thought of complete reinstallation,since that's always been a horrible ordeal for me, even when I was finally able to reach the Microsoft guy years ago to help walk me thru it. Just dealing with the various personnel until reaching someone halfway knowledgeable took hours and hours & endless sweat. I don't want to go thru that again. P.S. please bear with me. I'm on very slow dialup, and using my other [tiny thinkpad] computer which seems to be suffering chronically with very slow connection problems (i.e. the double-computer icon at lower right of screen is always chronically with a red-X (local area connection unplugged). I've no idea why, but maybe that's why most of the time i have trouble getting connected on this comjputer. Also note: I'm in a Catch22 (or maybe catch33 or catch44) - like this: I'm ill from EMF sensitivity due to overexposure in no small part due to slow dialup, but also many years before that of overexposure to EMFs of word processing on CRTs etc. I missed the boat with getting good deal on DSL/broadband. Verizon's good deals of Dry Loop DSL / locked in for life / seem to be over. Anyway, since my system was always so problematic, why should I have bothered with seeking broadband? And why bother getting another system (like maybe Linux or whatever) if I don't have broadband anyway, and I already got EMF illness due to very-slow dialup causing overexposure to computer EMFs? I doubt anyone can relate to my Catch 44, but that's how it is, and that's why I'm always scrambling 1000 paces behind everyone else. There were other [personal] factors also distracting me from keeping up. It has built up to crisis proportions, since Internet by now seems to be a necessity vs. luxury, so i'm at wits end how best to extract myself & catch up with the world, without going broke.EMPHASIS ONCE AGAIN: I'd appreciate answer other than "clean reinstall". Please see my original request, for further detail why. more

Resolved Question: how to load balance or use simultaneoulsy two internet broadband connections?

i have Airtel broadband and a Tata broadband connection. i have around 50 pcs connecting through a airtel broadband connection. both are dsl connections with my phone line going into dsl modems and a ethernet cable going from dsl modem directly into switch. currently only airtel connection is connected with static ip on my private lan and usings the airtel isp DNS servers as dns ip address and the default gate way as 192.168.1.1 (ip add of the dsl modem). All Pcs are connected in a workgroup. when in full use my users complain of certain web pages not opening. when i ping internet addresses like yahoo or google i get 2 reply packets and 2 lost packets. i suspect that a single broadband connection is not able to sustain 50 simultaneous downloads/browsing. can i use the tata broadband connection directly in my switch to loadbalance the airtel one. if yes how to configure the settings on my tata DSL modem. help needed urgently. thankyou all to those who reply. more

Voting Question: I can't connect to the internet using Ubuntu 9.10?

There are no options to connect to. It just shows two computers with an X. Then when I click it it says Wired Network bolded, disconnected not bolded and VPN Connections with an arrow. When I highlight the VPN Connections arrow it says Configure VPN and disconnect VPN. When I click Configure VPN it pulls up to Wired, Wireless, Mobile Broadband, VPN and DSL. I am trying to connect to my wireless router. I thouht Ubuntu was going to be simple but this is ridiculous. Can someone please help me? And don't suggest me going to Ubuntu site forums, I've looked everywhere and its nothing that I wanted. And when I hit Wireless + Add it asks me for a connection name, then wireless - wireless security - ipv4 - ipv6. For wireless it asks for SSID, Mode, BSSID, MAC address and MTU.... PLEASE HELP I am so frustrated :(Its an HP Mini 1030CA netbook. more

Resolved Question: What's wrong with my internet? Since last Sunday it has been super slow!?

Starting last Sunday, , my internet has been way slower than usual. Today, it has been soooo slow, when im on Facebook, it will keep saying that it cant load up my friends list. Then when im talking to friends, it keeps saying please wait, and it will take like a 1 min just to type in a word to my friend. Before last Sunday my internet was good and fast, not super fast but as fast as my internet can be. I dont have Cable or Dsl, i have Rogers Portable internet, wireless broadband. It is ususally around 1-3 mbps download, but since Sunday it has been like 0.23 download speed, and today its like 0.14 download speed. My ping since last sunday has been around 660 ms. It is SOOOOO slow, and today it has gotten to the point where im getting p****** off. My computer has lots of gb's it has no viruses, and it is running safari, so whats going on. The weird thing is the wireless internet on my ipod touch is running as fast as it has always ran. So...im stumped. Around 3 days ago, at like 6:30 in the morning, i tested my speed, and my download speed was 3.30, that is super fast for my internet. It seems fast in the morning, but during the day it's crap. more

Resolved Question: can i connect 2 conmputers to the interent using 2 modems on a single phone line?

i already have 2 modems, and my dad has allowed me to get the internet in my room on my computer separate from his computer which is already connected to the internet, what i want to know is can i use the second modem to connect my computer to the internet on the same phone line as dad's? if i need to use a separate phone line, that is not a problem, we have 2 anyway, but dad wants to keep the other one open for his business this is all broadband by the way, dad's modem is ADSL 2+ ready but we aren't in an ADSL 2+ area so we can't use it, and my modem is a normal DSL one thanks in advance for any constructive advice more

Voting Question: Good requirements 4 sims 2 & all expansions/stuffs packs?

The Acer AS7535-5020 Notebook is packed with entertainment and extras to get more out of your digital world. Featuring a cinematic 17.3" high-def widescreen LEDbacklit display, Windows 7 Home Premium, AMD dual-core processing, ATI Radeon HD graphics, Dolby Surround Sound and extras to keep you productive, you will be able to do things quicker and enjoy more of your entertainment wherever you are. AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor QL-65 Offers 2.1GHz speed, a 667MHz Front side bus, and 1MB L2 cache 4GB of DDR2 Dual Channel Memory @667MHz Handles multimedia and multitasking 320GB SATA hard drive, rated at 5400rpm speed Stores up to 90,000 photos, or up to 79,000 songs, or up to 38 hours of HD video SuperMulti Double-Layer DVD burner Plays and creates CDs and DVDs in a variety of different formats 17.3" HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display 1600x900 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics with up to 1919MB of HyperMemory supporting Shader Model 4.0, Microsoft DirectX 10.0. HDMI video allows you to connect to an HD TV. Wireless WiFI & Wired Gigabit Ethernet port Connects to a broadband modem (cable or DSL) or a network supporting 10/100/1000Mbps. 802.11 b/g & N wireless LAN, connects wirelessly to a network, hotpost or broadband router. Additional Features 56k Modem for Dial up connections Integrated Webcam for video chat with family or friends HDMI HD Video Out to connect to a HD TV Dolby Optimized Surround Sound System with 2 built-in Speakers and SPDIF out Multi-in-1 memory card reader to download your files from your digital camera Dedicated Numeric Keypad with fullsize keyboard Multi-Gesture Touchpad for scrolling, zooming and page flips 4 USB 2.0 ports, Headphone and microphone ports, VGA-out ports 6 Cell battery for an average of 2.5 hours of battery life 7.1Lbs system weight. Software Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit edition. To learn more about the features of Windows 7, Click here. Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 60 Day Trail Edition. Microsoft Works 9 McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009 Trial Edition NTI Media Maker Norton Online Backup Acer Backup Manager, Crystal Eye, eRocvery Management, GridVista, & Launch Manager Adobe Flash player & Reader eSobi, Google Toolbar, MyWinLocker & WildTangent Demo Games Support and Warranty One-year International Travelers Limited Warranty with Toll- Free Tech Support more

Resolved Question: Why do online video players continually freeze up and/or slow progressively as I watch?

Netflix videos always start out great, but every 5-20 minutes it will stop and re-buffer saying that my internet connection has slowed and that it's adjusting my connection to prevent further delays. The online player on Fox's website is supposed to self-adjust, but it doesn't, it just sticks every few seconds for a few seconds and then plays a bit, unless I pause it & let the buffer fill up, then play it til it's empty and repeat. Hulu.com has the same story as fox. Fox's FAQ states * Processor: AMD or Intel Single Core or greater * Operating System: Windows XP (Home, Media Center and Professional with Service Packs and all Microsoft Updates), Windows Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate or Enterprise editions) * RAM: 256 MB minimum (512 MB recommended) * Video Card: 32 MB minimum (128 MB recommended) * Browser: Internet Explorer (version 6 and 7) or Mozilla Firefox (version 2.0 and 3.0). * Screen Resolution: 800 x 600 minimum (1280 x 1024 recommended) * Internet Connection: Broadband/High Speed (DSL, Cable, T1, etc.). Dial-up connections are not supported. Hulu states * Adobe Flash Player 10.0.22 or above * Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, Firefox 2.0 or above, or Safari 3.0 or above * Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later, Macintosh OS X 10.4 or above, or Linux * JavaScript and Cookies must also be enabled In addition, you will need an internet connection with sufficient bandwidth. Our videos stream at 480Kbps or 700Kbps, and we'll adjust our stream based on your bandwidth, but we recommend a downstream bandwidth of 1,000Kbps or higher for the smoothest playback experience. I have windows XP SP3 Intel Pentium 4 CPU 1.80 GHz 512 MB of Ram Video card 64 mb Firefox 3.5.7 Screen resolution 1280x1024 speedtest.net says my download speed is 1.42 Mb/s and upload 5.45 Mb/s the speed test link on my ISP's website says 7847 kbps download and 12917 kbps upload YES I know it's bizarre that my upload is way bigger than my download but it's been this way for a long time, I didn't switch them. So, My question is, does anybody know how I can smooth out my video playing?http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/155/tn_15507.html says that my flash player is the most current version more

Resolved Question: MAG PS3 game connection......does it happen to anyone else?

I'll be playing MAG for awhile then later the game just disconnects and says "game server was lost" or "please check your connection." Then after that i have to reset my connection so the internet can work again. Im not sure whether my connection is dsl or broadband but i use this thing called "ClearWire" and connect that to a "Linksys Network Hub" and then connect from the network hub to my PS3. I connect all of these with ethernet cables. But this only happens to the game MAG. With any other PS3 online games i have, it works fine without any problems. (MW2, Killzone 2, Resistance 2, Uncharted 2) more

Resolved Question: Why do some people think there wasn't modern technology in the 90's?

I was a kid in the 90's (and a little kid in the 80's). I've grown up completely surrounded by electronics. So I don't understand why some people think that there wasn't modern technology in the 90's. I've been going on computers since I was like 8 years old. I first started going on the internet when I was 16, around 1994. I played video games all the time, and in the mid-90's, there were games with 3d graphics like Nintendo 64, PlayStation, etc. I think even the X-Box first came out sometime in the mid or late 90's. The first 3d game system, called Neo Geo came out in the early 90s when I was about 13. Google started around 1997 or 1998. And I think eBay has been around since 1996. Computers had 3d accelerated video cards by the late 90's. One of my friends had a computer with 1 GB of RAM in 1999. Broadband (DSL) internet service first came out in the late 90's and I knew a few people who had it around 1999. Some people (especially kids) think that they're the first ones who have ever downloaded music. But I started downloading music and even movies around 1998 or 1999. Does everyone remember Napster? So I don't get it. Why do people (especially kids) act as if all this stuff is new and they're the first ones to ever use the internet, download music, etc. I've been doing all this for over 10 years. I was going in chat rooms when I was only 16. Personal computers have been around for over 20 years, and the internet has been around for over 15 years. So I don't get it. There were computers, the internet was around, we had 3d video games, we were downloading music, etc etc...so why do some people still think there wasn't modern technology in the 90's. I talked to one girl who actually thought the internet wasn't around in the 90's! What do you think it is? Selective memory? All the bogus advertisement and fads that make some people think that none of this stuff was around? Maybe to brainwash people into thinking that they're buying or using something new that's been around forever? People who really believe the internet didn't exist before MySpace? more

Voting Question: Which Dell laptop is better deal or computer (Walmart or Best Buy)?

Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Dell-15.6-Inspiron-1545-Laptop-PC-with-Intel-T4300-Processor-Windows-7-Home-Premium-w-Targus-Case-4GB-USB-Flash-Drive-iYogi-PC-Setup-Service/13221889 With a stylish design and mobile technology, the Dell 15.6" Inspiron 1545 Laptop PC features everything you want for everyday computing. Six vibrant colors to choose from on the outside, and a modern black palmrest on the inside add that perfect touch. * 15.6" diagonal glossy widescreen display Presents 1366 x 768 WXGA resolution so you can enjoy your favorite movies or browse the Web * Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 450MHD integrated graphics * Intel Pentium dual-core T4300 processor Offers 2.1GHz speed, an 800MHz frontside bus, and 1MB L2 cache * 2GB of shared dual-channel DDR2 SDRAM system memory Rated at 800MHz and provides enough memory for multitasking * 250GB hard disk drive Stores up to 71,000 photos, or up to 62,000 songs, or up to 30 hours of HD video * DVD/CD burner Plays and creates CDs and DVDs in a variety of formats * Ethernet LAN Connects to a broadband modem (cable or DSL) using the wired 10/100 Ethernet port * Wireless Wi-Fi Wirelessly connects to a Wi-Fi signal or hotspot with the built-in Dell 1397 b/g wireless LAN Additional Features * Integrated audio with stereo speakers * 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery * 7-in-1 digital media card reader * High-definition audio 2.0 Software * Genuine Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit edition. To learn more about the features of Windows 7, Click here. * Microsoft Works 9.0 * McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall (30-day trial version) Best Buy: What's Included * Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor * 6-cell lithium-ion battery * Software: Microsoft Works and more * Owner's manual Product Features * Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor T4300 Features an 800MHz system bus, 1MB cache and 2.1GHz processor speed. * 3GB DDR2 SoDIMM memory For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB. * DVD±RW/CD-RW drive Watch DVD movies, listen to CDs and archive your digital files onto DVD and CD format. * 14" LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display With 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies, games and other images in rich clarity. * 250GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm) Offers ample storage for important data. * Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD For crisp, clear images. * Built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam Makes it easy to video chat with and send video mail to family and friends. * 7-in-1 digital media reader Supports Secure Digital, Hi Density Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCard Plus and xD-Picture Card formats for easy digital photo transfer. * 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. * Built-in Dell 1397 wireless card (802.11b/g) Lets you wirelessly connect to the Internet. * Built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN Provides a quick and easy wired Internet connection. * Weighs 5 lbs. and measures just 1.5" thin For easy portability. * Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled For a stable operating platform from which to launch programs, applications and games. * Napster with 1 year unlimited streaming plus 60 free music downloads * Software package included With Microsoft Works and more. * ENERGY STAR qualified Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. * Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell+-+Inspiron+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Pentium%26%23174%3B+Dual-Core+Processor+-+Ice+Blue/9568728.p?id=1218125775111&skuId=9568728 thanks more

Resolved Question: Regarding routers and internet speed?

We have a Linksys wireless-G 2.4 GHz broadband router. At times we have 3 people online at the same time. Two play online peer games. At times, it seems more like dialup than high speed dsl (it's the highest offered in this area--over 700 (I think they said it was 900 ???). I'm getting pretty frustrated with the speed. It only seems to effect my speed, not the other two. My system has the router, etc hooked up to it. My system is clean -- recently reinstalled everything but the problem still occurs. I called my internet provider and they said that the the speed wasn't what it should be. They (Embarq/Century Link) had be open some tool online that measured the speed and it was only about half. I removed a filter device from the phone line (forgot to remove it when I cancelled telephone service) but it's still a quarter short of what it should be and the tech couldnt' figure out why. The company changed to Centuy Link so that tool is no longer available or at least I can't find it. Is there a better router that that will provide better speed/performance (this one is from our internet provider)?If not the router, is it with my provider or could the issue be at home? more

Resolved Question: which computer is best?

Dell Inspiron I545-1125NBK Desktop with 18.5" HP PAVILION ALL IN ONE MS213 PC esktop with Intel® Pentium® processor E5400, 6GB DDR2 SDRAM, DVD±RW/CD-RW drive, 640GB hard drive, Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100, 19-in-1 digital media reader and Windows 7 Home Premium 18.5" widescreen flat-panel LCD monitor with ultrafast 5 ms response time and 1000:1 contrast ratio; HD-ready via DVI-D input New Dell Inspiron 519 Tower Computer 22" 640gb 4GB Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 4GB DDR2 SDRAM,800MHZ- 4X1GB DIMM Hard Drive and Multimedia Drives: 640GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/ DataBurst Cache Blu-ray BD-R, DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R double layer write capability Audio, Video and Graphics: Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio Dell AX210 Speaker, 2.0, 1.2W Integrated ATI Radeon HD 3200 Connectivity: 56K PCI Data Fax Modem Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet7 LAN on system board Ports/Slots: Dell 19-in-1 Media Card Reader USB 2.0 Ports: 8: 2 front, 4 back, 2 top Front: Microphone (1) and Headphone (1) Back: line-in, line-out, microphone, rear surround, side surround PCI: 1 Slot PCIe x1: 2 Slots Back: line-in, line-out, microphone, rear surround, side surround Cable lock chassis security slot Three 3.5" Bays (two internal, one external) One 5.25" bay Memory DIMM Slots: 4 available Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor: Dell Consumer Multimedia Keyboard Dell USB Optical Mouse Dell 22" S2209W Flat PanelDisplay Power: 300 Watt DC Power Supply Dimensions and Weight: Dimensions: 14.9"H x 6.7"W x 17.1"D Weight: 28.9 lbs. Additional Software and Information: Media Direct 4.0 W/ Blue ray plug in 1.1 Roxio Creator 10.2 Premium Blu-Ray McAfee Security 9.0 30-day subscription Microsoft Works 9.0 Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Home Premium 64-Bit Edition English HP PAVILION ALL IN ONE MS213 PC AMD Athlon X2 3250e dual-core processor Offers 1.5GHz speed, a 2000MHz system bus, and 1MB L2 cache 4GB of PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM Handles multimedia and multitasking 500GB SATA hard drive, rated at 7200 rpm Stores up to 142,000 photos, or up to 124,000 songs, or up to 60 hours of HD video Slot-Load SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe technology Plays and creates CDs and DVDs in a variety of different formats LightScribe technology etches custom labels right onto LightScribe-ready discs 18.5" diagonal widescreen high-definition LCD Crisp display tilts and swivels ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics Furnish 256MB of graphics memory and up to 1919MB of total available graphics memory Wired 10/100 Ethernet port Connects to a broadband modem (cable or DSL) or a network 802.11 b/g wireless LAN Connects wirelessly to a network or broadband modem (cable or DSL) Additional Features Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Front-panel 6-in-1 memory card reader Six USB 2.0 ports Headphone and microphone ports Line output Integrated High Definition Audio with 2.0 sound capabilities High-performance 2.0 Speakers Software Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit edition. To learn more about the features of Windows 7, Click here. Microsoft Works 9 HP MediaSmart Software Suite HP Total Care Advisor 3.2 Norton Internet Security 2009 with 60 days of complimentary live updates Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe more

Voting Question: How to change change dsl to wireless?

i have att dsl internet with a att motorola dsl router model 2210 and i want to change it to a wireless router. I recently bought a linksys wireless n broadband router and i have been having trouble connecting it or should i say switching to it.Please help with any suggestions thank you more

Resolved Question: What is the best standalone Broadmband internet service please ?

I am looking to get stand alone broadband/DSL Internet service - is ATT , roadrunner or which is the best ? more

Resolved Question: Why my PC cannot connect to internet through a wired router?

My broadband service is at&t DSL. My Netgear WPN824v2 router is connected to the SpeedStream 5100 modem. The DSL service was down recently but has since been restored. at&t has also helped me reset the modem over the phone. However, I'm no longer able to get connected through the router after the reset. The only way for me to go online is to connect my laptop directly to the modem. Please help! more

Resolved Question: Laptop cannot connect to new wireless broadband network?

On Saturday my family and I dumped our Qwest DSL internet and got Bresnan broadband. The modems are hard-wired into my PC, and is working perfectly. However, my mom's laptop cannot connect to the internet. On the laptop's connection screen, it says that the computer is connected to our network, but we cannot use the internet, getting a 'Cannot connect' or 'address not found' message. The cable guy came back over to try and figure it out, to no avail. Together we brainstormed 3 possible ideas as to what is preventing the laptop from fully connecting: 1. There is some old Qwest software on the laptop that we cannot find, which is eating up the signal. 2. Several ports on the laptop or my Desktop may be off, which we will need to turn on for the signal to get through. Which ports, I have no idea. Or 3. The wifi card in the laptop is outdated, not compatible, ect, etc. what-have-you. ANYONE with ANY idea as to how to fix this, a reply with said information would be greatly appreciated.EDIT: Both computer's are running Vista The wireless router is from Netgear, and the modem is a Motorola. more

Voting Question: high speed internet help? and suggestions....?

Okay.. So I've had dial up at my house for years because I don't have a lot of high speed internet providers. In riverside, Ca. I can't get DSL from at&t or verizon fios. They're not in my area. The only thing I can get is charter cable but they're cust. Service sucks. And I'd had problems with them before. Is there anyone else that can give me reliable high speed? I'm looking into mobile broadband but it has usage caps... And satellite kinda seems pricey and unreliable... Anyone have any suggestions? Any ideas? And companies they recommend? more

Voting Question: RAM-game help i needhelp!!?

ok so i already posted another of this question in another place but noone answered,come on there are millions of people here so someone ANSWER i want to play on my soon to get(tonight) computer and i want to know if i can run the game decently i am including minimum, recommended requirements of that game and my soon to get computers specifications MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:(of the game) Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2, Vista 1.8 GHz Processor 512 MB RAM 8 GB Available Hard Drive Space 128 MB Video RAM Or Greater, With DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 Support (Nvidia 6x00 Or Better) Sound Card, Speakers Or Headphones Broadband Internet Connection (DSL/Cable). RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:(of the game) 3.0 GHz Intel Or Equivalent AMD Processor Or Better 1 GB RAM Or Better 8 GB Available Hard Drive Space 256 MB Video RAM, With DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 Support (Nvidia 6800 Or Better) Internet Connection With Cable/DSL Speeds my computers specs: ACER ASPIRE M5810-475L DESKTOP(INTEL I5 750.226 GHZ 4GB RAM. DDR3. HDD-1TB(1000GB –GEFORCE GT230 1.5 GB[GENUINE VISTA HOME 64 BIT..] ACER 18.5” X193HQ WIDE LCD MONITOR so please please help me can i play it decently?!?! (oh and can i play empire earth 3 decently) more

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Does anyone know of any Broadband internet (DSL) accelerators out there that actually works? more

Resolved Question: Linksys Wireless B Broadband Router?

I have a Linksys Wireless B Broadband Router BEFW11S4 Ver 4 does it let me connect to the internet by connecting the phone jack to it or do I need a dsl modem for it to work? more

Resolved Question: what is the best internet for xbox live in rural area where high speed is unavailable?

Where i live its there is no dsl or cable internet. Right now i have cricket wireless broadband and it does not work with xbox live on the of count a nat problem. What the fastest and cheapest internet where i live? more

Voting Question: had dsl via phone line, now have broadband via comcast and computer cant find the connection on Vista?

The internet connection works fine with my laptop but when you plug the hard line in to the desktop it doesnt find the connection. when I click set up a network connection it asks me broadband or dsl, I click broadband and it brings me to a page that contains all my old dial up info and phone number.. Cant find the comcast line at all more

Voting Question: Need help setting up broadband connection?

I signed up for broadband for the first time 3 days ago. I have a single PC modem which has 5 lights on it, power, ethernet, usb, dsl and internet. I have always had the power and ethernet lights on and today we got the dsl light on for the first time. I called the helpline because the internet light still isnt on and we cant use our broadband to browse the internet, it says local only. They told me the connection SHOULD be up and running by 5pm tonight. It is now 10.15pm and we still have no broadband. They said to ring back after 5pm but i was out for dinner and only juts got home, so i will ring back in the morning. When i go to start>network and then click on the broadband picture thing it brings up a webpage and it says disconnected and i press connect and it says "Connection could not be established: Disconnected by user" so i pressed details and it says Test Results DSL - connected ATM Could not send loopback cell. PPP Your connection is currently down. i have no idea what any of that means. Im just wondering how i can get my connection to work. Especially since they said that the connection should have been established by 5pm tonight when it now 10.15pmi have unpluged all the plugs to the modem and computer, restarted the modem and computer, reset the modem and nothing worked. I was on the phone to an operator for about 30 minutes and we couldnt get it to work more

Resolved Question: Something is wrong with my internet connection, I need some help?

I'm hooked on with MSN dial-up, and it normally should be getting about 40kbps. But for some reason it's way down in the 15-20 range, and if I'm lucky in the 30s. I thought it was my modem so I bought a new one, thank god I didn't spend much on it because it didn't help at all. I switched the phone line wire, no change. And I get the "Cannot find server, page cannot be displayed" error just about every page I visit. It's been losing the connection a lot more often now as well. It can't be a virus or malware, I've scanned with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, Avira Anti-Virus, and Super Anti-spyware Free Ed. All with updated definitions and everything, it's clean. So I've got it narrowed down to this. It's either something screwy going on with MSN, or maybe it's my hard drive needing reformatted. I have a habit of system restoring every month or so and it messes up my updates and .NET frameworks and stuff like that. But the reason I don't just reformat is because I have an OEM version of WindowsXP, thus I don't have an install disk to bring it back to life. But on the other hand, I have another hard drive with Puppy Linux installed and it drops the connection as well, just not as much. So it's gotta be MSN. I just wanted to see if there's anyhting I can do before I call them up. As a side question, how is Netzero? MSN has been charging $23 a month, which is outrageous compared to Netzero's $9.95 a month. I've been thinking really hard about switching. I'd go with something faster like broadband but it's a bit too expensive for me at the moment. And DSL isn't even available in my area.. more

Resolved Question: DSL light on but internet light off on broadband modem?

I got broadband 3 days ago. Today is the first day that the dsl light has come on, but we still cant use our broadband to go on the internet, it says 'local only'. I have tried ringing the helpline but they are useless, they just say wait till tomorrow and if its still not working ring back and then they say the same thing. So why wont the internet light come on? or when will it? i want to start using broadband more

Resolved Question: what internet speed boosters actually work?

Hello, I use DSL Broadband from AT&T and since it's DSL it's extremely slow. There are many speed boosters out there; some free and some you have to pay for. Which ones actually work? Has anyone had any luck with any of them for having DSL? Thanks.what good cleaners are out there? I have a few actually, but which ones would you suggest, I'd prefer free ones too. :P more

Resolved Question: INTERNET SPEED and OUTER issue..Would like your help...?

My sons were here and this is what happened: On Thursday, one of my two sons came over and brought his new Notebook computer and X-Box. He used BOTH his computer and X-Box LIVE while I had MY home PC running (Win-XP/Verizon-DSL-NOT FIOS)....NO big problem with any speed or lag. When my older son came yesterday, as SOON as he turned his laptop on, he could NOT get an Internet connection. After moving it, he DID get a connection, but it would take about 5 minutes for a page to load...SAME as with MY PC and the X-BOX-LIVE was lagging & the lights on BOTH the DSL modem and Linsky router were flashing RAPIDLY... AS SOON as they left, steady lights and normal Internet speed returned to my PC. This is the first time my older son brough his NEW HP-Laptop here. Unfortunately he had to leave early because he has a project due to school Monday. ANYONE have ANY idea what caused this AND what I can do to PREVENT this in the future? A better ROUTER?? Was too much bandwidth used? The router is LINSKY/CISCO WIRELESS-G-BROADBAND. Thanks in advance....ALSO, I'm ONLY posting this ONCE. At times, Yahoo Answers cuts off part of my questions and posts BOTH. Any idea what the deal with THAT is??!!SHOULD SAY ***ROUTER*** ISSUE!I ran a speed test--says my download speed is 739 kbps and my upload is 137. more

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Resolved Question: Can I use an AT&T 2Wire DSL Gateway Model 2701HG-B Modem/Router if...?

Hi there, Currently, my mom has a Verizon Wireless Broadband Card with a 5GB monthly limit. As of now, she has had it for more than a year and is dissatisfied. I try to tell her that we should get a modem but she insists that we can't get one up here in Montana. I told her that the one that I have down at my house in Texas is that AT&T 2Wire DSL Gateway Model 2701HG-B and is a very good modem. It has only disconnected a few times. So here comes the questions: 1: Is it possible to get that modem here in Montana and have internet connection? 2: Can I just go buy the modem, bring it home, and set it up or do I need to buy a service plan from AT&T? Thanks in advance.She has a Verizon phone so it doesnt show that they have that phone on account. more

Resolved Question: PS3 DNS Error Code 80710102 Help?

I dont know where to start really everytime i try to set up a connection all it says is an (error occurred during communication with the server. this is a dns error) and the error code is 80710102. It succseeds on ip address but fails on internet connection. I tried to do it on easy mode instead of custom mode but it says the same thing(an error occurred during communication with the server. this is a dns error) but this time the error code is 80710101,but when i do it custom and type in my two dns numbers that my isp AOL gave me its the same result it just does work. I am using a wired connection,I have a BT Voyager 190 DSL Modem, that is connected to an ethernet switch then that to my playstaion via an ethernet cable, I tried to connect directly from the modem but the same result keeps happening. The internet on my laptop is working fine so i dont know what the problem is. I used to have wireless before but then my router broke so now i have to do it wiredly. I have tried turning off and resseting my ps3,modem, ethernt switch you name it but still no result. My internet type is broadband PPoe but when i type in my ppoe email and password on my ps3 it says an attempt to obtain an ip address has timed out but if i do it on automatic it succeeds on the ip address but fails on internet connection saying(an error occurred during communication with the server. this is a dns error) error code 80710102. I have been trying for a week ive phoned Sony up and even they couldnt help. If you have read this far i really apreciate it and would love some help from people who have been in similar positions. Many Thanks P.S I live in the uk and i have also tried many other diffrent DNS Codes that seemded to work for other people but still no luck. These are the ones i have tried My Personal ones provided by AOL 129.250.35.250 Primary 129.250.35.251 Secondary 208.67.222.222 Primary 208.67.220.200 Secondary I have also tried turning off the media servers and doing in that way but still no luck what am i to do!? more

Resolved Question: Can i use Two internet connections on a single PC?

I have two Internet sources. One is 3G wireless USB internet and 2nd is Broadband/DSL. I want that i will browse internet through wireless USB and download contents from broadband. Is it possible?? If yes then please tell me the method. more

Resolved Question: Internet does not reach full speed?

I have a 1500/256 connection and the only time that it reaches full speed is if I download something from microsoft.com. Speedtest.net and a few others said I have a normal conneciton, but if I download from other sites it is just like 30-40 kbps. I live in Australia with Bigpond Broadband and DSL-504T router. The other computers can download full speed at any website 140-150 kbps. On P2P networks, suck as uTorrent to download torrents, my speed reaches full as speed as long as there are enough seeders. Why is this happenign to me? by the way I upgraded to 1500/256 last week form 256/64 coonection, more

Resolved Question: Thinking of AT&T High speed internet, anyone ever had it?

i hate Cricket and their false "3G Wireless Broadband". the crap is supposed to be fast, but why does it take an hour to download a 10MB file/song at only 4 kilobits a second? thats 50 kilobits slower than f***ing dial up!!! anyway, back to the question. i've been seeing these AT&T commericals all over the net, as well as TV saying you can get high speed internet (DSL i suppose) for only $20 a month, and no home phone required. i live an apartment, it was set up for home phone service when we moved here in 2003, the line jack in the dining room is ready, where this computer is. not sure about the bedrooms, but i wouldn't need the bedroom jacks anyway. now, my main asking here is, what all do i need? i have an ethernet card installed, several USB ports, Windows XP, a Pentium 4 processor at 1.3 GHz, 512MB RAM (its an old 2001 Compaq) i have several 4 pin phone lines, ethernet cables, a couple DSL modems from my collection (or will ATT supply one?). next, when i sign up for the service online, how long does it take for them to come out and hook up the phone lines at the phone pole outside the building, and does the setup/installation cost anything? also, if i decide to move, can i just have them move my service to my new residence? i've never done this before, never even had a land line phone, so any pointers/tips would be helpful, also, if you have this service, (AT&T), what do you think of it speed wise? thanks guys/gals more

Resolved Question: Extending wifi signal from neighbors?

Hello, Ive been without internet for about a month. For some reason I cannot get DSL internet at my house even though people down my road can get it so thats no longer an option. My family also cant get cable internet unless we have the lines put in which comcast said would cost $3000, since our house is pretty far off the road. So my mom got one of those sprint mobile broadband USB modems for now, which would be fine but there is a 5GB data limit per month and I want to play my PS3 online.(Now I have the new call of duty sitting there collecting dust) However, my grandma lives next door to me and can get cable internet. If she gets that, would there be anything to boost the wifi signal from her house to my house (she would not use the internet at all). Her house is not that far away, but there are a few big trees between the houses, which can hurt the signalJT tech, the reason we can't have cable is because we built our own house 10 years ago and for some reason have never had cable lines put in, and our house is pretty far off the road. My mom called them and asked and they sent us a letter with the cost... more

Resolved Question: I've bsnl 750+ unlimited broadband plan?

my connection is getting disrupted once every 15 minutes the jto told that there is no problem in the line what is happening the dsl & internet lamps turns off every 15 mins more

Voting Question: Speedtouch 330 replaced with Thomson 7G?

My parents have virgin broadband that uses the USB Speedtouch 330. They have to sign in every time they turn on the pc. I had flash an old BT Home Hub v1.0 (Speedtouch 7G) to use SpeedTouch software version 6.1.9.6 I would like to replace the 330 with the 7G but I cannot get it to work. The light for the DSL is green but there is no internet light. Just to add I'm connected to the router via Ethernet Any help would be much appreciated Thanks more

Resolved Question: Is this really comparable to DSL?

Moved to a rural area, and anyone living in the USA knows rural internet service is for the most part, non-existant except for dial-up. I wouldn't trade where I live to have DSL again, but if I could have my cake and eat it too...wouldn't complain Was approached by a small company saying for $200.00 one time set-up fee and $59.95 a month I could get 1mbps the Pro package is (gasp!) $79.95 for 2 mbps per second. They state it is comparable to cable broadband or 5xs the speed of DSL (!!!??). Would I be able to view videos or movies with either of these speeds? When I had DSL in the suburbs I got 3kbps and it worked fine for both those needs. Dial-up drives me nuts, but if I still am not able to view videos or movies why pay $60 or $80 per month?? Thanks for any and all serious input. :) more

Resolved Question: xbox live mw2, ill have 2-3 connection bars but still lag like crazy, whats going on? My NAT type is open.?

OK, so i have Xbox live, and i have Modern warfare 2. Ever since ive had xbox live(almost a year ago), ive never really had any lag issues, connection problems. I have Rogers Portable Internet(wireless broadband), its not cable or dsl. Sometimes when im playing on xbox live like Cod 4, ill have 1 connection bar but ill NEVER see myself lagging. Just starting yesterday when i was playing Modern warfare 2, i had 2-3 connection bars and i was seing myself lag, ide lag like from left to right non-stop. Though how come im lagging with 2-3 connection bars? wtf is going on? My NAT type is open, no one else is on the internet, and the host's connection is FINE cuz everyone else's connection is good. Though NO ONE ELSE IS ON THE INTERNET SO DONT SAY THAT, lol. The hosts connection is fine and my NAT type is open, whats causing this lag? I dont want to phone my isp. ALSO, when im on the internet, my web browsing is still as fast as it always is so my internet cant be down. more