Broadband, DSL, SDSL,
ADSL and ADSL 2+
What
are broadband, DSL, SDSL, ADSL and ADSL 2+?
‘Broadband’,
‘DSL’, ‘SDSL’, ‘ADSL’ and ‘ADSL2+’ are all types of line connection to a public
telecommunications network for high speed internet access.
The term ‘broadband’
is generally applied to any type of high speed internet access line. Thus all
types of ‘DSL’, ‘ADSL’ and ‘ADSL2+’ lines are also ‘broadband connections’.
‘Broadband’ might also be used to describe high speed Internet acess via Cable
TV network (in this case not using ‘DSL’ technology).
More...
What is.... DSL?
SDSL?
ADSL?
Your ADSL connection... What do I need for DSL / ADSL?
When is DSL / ADSL the best Internet
Access connection for me?
Reasons for buying ADSL (applications
of ADSL)
Choosing the right ADSL
connection type... ADSL connection types
Should I buy the highest
possible ADSL bitrate?
Deciding on ADSL
service... Choosing your ADSL service provider
Must I buy a
telephone line from my ADSL service provider?
Choosing an configuring your DSL modem
Will my telephone line length affect the ADSL
service I get?
What are the alternatives if you can’t get ADSL?
Setting up &
operating your ADSL connection... ADSL Network configuration
What to do if the download speed appears slow
Internet or Broadband
Telephony... Introduction to VOIP (voice-over-IP)
Complete Guide to
Broadband and ADSL 27 page
Guide in PDF Format