The modem you are thinking about in your laptop can’t be used for DSL connections. This modem is for use on a regular phone line and is for dial up connections to an ISP. This type of connection is ...

Question: I'm really confused by all the ads about high-speed Internet connections. I know they're way faster than a 56Kbps (kilobit per second) modem, but I'm not clear on what the speeds really are.

You can connect a DSL modem to a D-Link router by using an Ethernet cable and then entering your DSL username and password. Most DSL modems have a built-in router ...

What do I look for in a DSL modem? I am helping a friend set up DSL. Is there such a thing as a "best" DSL modem? The ISP recommends the following:<BR><UL TYPE=SQUARE ...

Most people use cable TV or digital subscriber line (DSL) for high-speed Internet access at home. In fact, 50% of all broadband customers use cable, 42% use DSL, and 8% use fiber-optic cable, ...