Bandwidth Exposed

So you just got that new high-speed cable modem and you'll soon be surfing your way to internet nirvana, right? Maybe not. Find out why connection speed isn't necessarily king and how you can really make your connection faster.

10 Fun Things You Can Do With Broadband

So you’ve decidied to get yourself a cool broadband connection and are wondering what fun things you can do with it now that you are about to consign your dusty old dial up connection into the dustbin of history….here are my top ten suggestions which are not in any particular order of merit:

Gigabit Ethernet Applications-Is It A Fit For Your Organization?

As gigabit-to-the desktop deployments continue to grow the need for 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks from the network edge will emerge. Following are some common uses or applications for 10 Gigabit Ethernet.

An Introduction to Internet TV

You use the Internet and, of course, you watch television, but have you ever tried Internet television?

The Murky Underbelly of the Internet

As a webmaster, it's easy to spend my days going through the motions of doing all the tasks a webmaster is required to do. But scratch the surface - and mark my words, you don't have to scratch it very hard - you'll find a whole other dimension under your fingernails. Like climbing through a portal, you are presented with an alternate universe. A grotesque, disturbing, degrading smutty world of um, how shall I say it? utter degeneracy. What I'm talking about is the OTHER side of the Internet - the side where every fetish, every indecent, humiliating and obscene notion ever dreamed up by us humans is catered for.

What is a Web Directory?

Do you have a website and are looking for more traffic?

Broadband Internet: Save Your Time and Money

So, if you can afford that extra cost, and want your work done easily and quickly, broadband is sure to make you smile. It is truly the solution for businesses and consumers who want a reliable internet connection.

Understanding DSL Internet Service

DSL or Digital Subscriber Line is a type of broadband Internet connection. This type of broadband Internet requires you to have a phone line. Unlike dial up, you can actually use the phone while you are connected to the internet.

A Review of DSL Internet Service

Everyone seems to want DSL service these days. Dial-up is just too slow for the way we use the Internet today. We want our DSL service fast and we want it for a reasonable price. There are plenty of advantages with using DSL Internet Service.

How to Start Up an Online Streaming Radio Station

Features information on how to start up an online streaming radio station that plays your music on the internet. Includes details on streaming equipment and how it all works.

T1 Basics - General Overview

The cost of T1 service has dropped considerably since its inception in the early 1960’s. No longer is this service for large corporations only. Mid sized and even small businesses can now benefit from dedicated T1 service. For the home business/home office, this service might still be a bit expensive. It’s best to run your own quotes for service and cost it out. Business grade DSL is a viable and cost effective solution for the smaller business owner and the topic of a future article.

Consolidation of Satellite Internet Industry

The Satellite Internet industry appears to be ready for

Broadband Internet

Broadband Internet is an advanced and revolutionary technology that has allowed high-speed and efficient Internet service and connectivity. It is distinct in its operation from any other from of communication channel or network. In the ordinary base or narrow-band connection used in normal telephone lines, the fastest speed for transmission of data, even after using a speed modem, is only 56 kbps. Advanced technology in broadband allows a substantial amount of information to be carried and processed simultaneously at a faster rate. This leads to greater connectivity or web access, and higher download speeds. The Federal Communication Commission describes broadband as an Internet connection with a download speed higher than 200 kbps. The actual speed, however, can be as high as 256kbps, if not more.

Broadband Speeds

Broadband speed can be compared to a broad highway through which traffic moves smoothly at great speed, without any road blocks, breaks, delays or other hassles. You reach your destination straightaway without loss of time and conduct your business expeditiously. Internet broadband is similar to the breadth and smoothness of a well-designed highway, in that it enables the transfer of data instantly with a click of the mouse.

How Cable Modems Work

Explanation on the basics of DOCSIS, CMTS's, and how cable modems work. Also provides some advice on the proper signal levels for connecting a cable modem with information on the security concerns you should have on a cable modem network.