Dial-up
Analog Modems once ideal for individual home users are quickly
becoming a cumbersome, outdated technology. Though relatively
inexpensive and widely available, the long 'dial-in' process,
slow transmission speeds, and dropped connections are sending
residential users looking elsewhere from frustration.
Dial-up connections
are not reliable for a business and not suitable for a LAN. Analog
modems are not designed to handle the communications of a business
LAN, and should be used only in the rare cases when no other technology
is available.
Cable modems
connect via the cable TV network connection in a residence. By
working on a shared network (which means speed is determined by
the number of active users on the network) cable modems eliminate
the dial-in process and offer "always on connectivity".
Theoretical maximum speed is limited by the Ethernet board at
10Mbps. However, actual maximum speed is typically 1-3Mbps. Cable
connectivity suffers from security holes and is unsuitable for
hosting servers. Therefore, cable connectivity is not a viable
business solution."
ADSL is a good solution for the residential user who wants high
speed Internet connectivity but doesn't want the expense of additional
phone lines. ADSL offers high speed connections, voice and data
on the same line at the same time, a constant connection- without
dialing in and affordability.
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