You'll have to explain that last sentence to me Ken. Are you guys using
wormholes now?
Charlie
On Tue, Jan 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM, Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I agree with Chuck. However, it is possible to now get broadband up to
> about 100mpbs. And amazingly enough, we can actually do that over
> copper. (short distances).
>
> The 54mbps connection was strictly the wireless network. Internet
> connection was limited to what the DSL purchase speed is.
>
> Now, to your specific speed issues at the house. I would make sure
> that your computer with the dial-up modem is connected to the phone
> line through the DSL filter. That MUST be on the wire that is plugged
> into your computer.
>
> As to speed differentials, that has a lot to do with line-pairing
> technologies. We use "carrier systems" which take many phone lines and
> deliver them to an area over just a couple of pairs. Unfortunately,
> some of the earlier systems placed limits of around 33 kbps on the
> ciruit.
>
> It is impossible to predict where you might be on a carrier system or
> a DLC (digital loop carrier) based on distance from the primary phone
> building. Our networks are a spiderweb with lots of twists and turns
> that follow old growth patterns of the city. It is not unusual for you
> to be literally next door to the central office, but be one or two
> cable miles away from it. Yet, on the flip side, you can be miles from
> the central office, but be within 500 cable feet from it.
>
> AG
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