[SGVLUG] DSL: static or faster?

[Claude Felizardo]

So you're saying that just the U-verse Internet and regular DSL installation
consists of just a a single box which is the modem and possibly a wireless
access point?  Do either include a router?  Any ethernet ports?   Any other
differences?  If it's still copper on the last leg, how do they get the
extra bandwidth?  I mean with my DSL installation, they put a single filter
at the demarc to separate the voice from the data.  Does U-verse required a
dedicated pair if i still want regular phone service?  I assume your install
didn't include a UPS?  I guess I'm thinking of Verizon's FiOS which, for the
people I talked to, consisted of at least two boxes: the Optical Network
Terminal (ONT) and a UPS.

If U-verse is just a single box then that should fit in my wiring closet if
I'm replacing my existing modem but if it's more than one then I may have to
rearrange stuff.

For just DSL service does anyone know if AT&T's wireless gateway worth it or
am I better of with just their modem and use my own wireless access point?

claude


On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 10:47 PM, Rae Yip <rae.yip at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Claude,
>
> I just switched from Charter to U-verse a month ago.  I get about
> 5.5Mbps up, 875Kbps down, with a public (dynamic) IP, for about
> $35/month.
>
> So far I've had a few blips in my connectivity, but no prolonged
> outages. I had prolonged outages with Charter once or twice a year. My
> public IP hasn't changed since I started, but I'm sure there's no
> guarantee on it remaining the same.
>
> As others have mentioned, it's only fibre to the curb or premises in
> most cases, unless they have to pull fibre specifically for your home;
> they're still using DSL of your home telephone jack, just with better
> back-haul.
>
> The installation takes a couple hours, so plan to take half a day off.
> They'll give you a new integrated 2wire DSL/wireless modem, which also
> serves as a front-end for their phone and TV services (via HomePNA).
>
> I actually went for the full bundle and then cancelled the TV service,
> but I'm sure you could probably order the internet service only. As I
> understand it, there's no term limit on the pricing.
>
> -Rae.
>
> On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 7:55 PM, Claude Felizardo <cafelizardo at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > I'm interested in residential usage and have to justify costs with the
> wife
> > and myself.  For business, that's another ballgame - you have different
> > priorities, resources, customers, etc.
> >
> > I've been very happy with my DSL service and AT&T in general other than
> the
> > fact that they are trying to nickel and dime you for everything.  Don't
> get
> > me started on their wireless service...   But my service has been
> > excellent.  I call maybe every other year or so, mostly to reset my
> password
> > as I only need it once in a great while.  The usual problem I have are
> > bookmarks to support pages that no longer exist and their web pages don't
> > cover my equipment any more.  I too have an Alcatel 1000 that just works
> > with a separate Netgear RT311 router (with a serial port!) that's been
> > working rock steady.  About the only thing i seem to have to replace
> > occasionally is the wireless access points which seem to die more often.
> It
> > would be nice to consolidate things and free up space on the outlet strip
> > connected to the UPS.
> > No,  I'm assuming a flooded service box is a rarity and not something
> that
> > happens often.  I've had more problems with TimeWarner cable.
> >
> > I'd be very interested in a talk about DSL, PPoE, equipment options,
> etc.  I
> > think there might be an audience for people who want to know more or
> should
> > know about what services are available for home, what questions to ask,
> > etc.
> >
> > Do we have a speaker for this months meeting?  Charles?
> >
> > Again, I'd like to know what to expect with a U-verse installation.  For
> a
> > DSL upgrade it sounds like the only thing is I might need is a new modem.
> > Hopefully I'll get a chance to give them a call and see what's available.
> >
> > claude
>
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