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Old 13 June 2002, 11:29 AM
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Hi

I'm doing a survey on what type of Internet connections people are using? Would be grateful if you could reply with one of the following

Dial-up using 56K modem.
Dial-up using ISDN PCI modem
Cable modem using router
Cable modem direct into PC/MAC
ADSL using router
ADSL using external modem
ADSL using PCI modem
Wireless broadband using modem
Wireless broadband using router
Other - please say what it is

Thanks
rr

Old 13 June 2002, 11:37 AM
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Wireless broadband via rj45 --> Dedicated Server --> Internal Lan

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Old 13 June 2002, 11:38 AM
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isdn (pci)

hayes accura

[Edited by jjones - 6/13/2002 11:39:32 AM]
Old 13 June 2002, 12:13 PM
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Dartmoor String Connection - twisted white colour, extra strength cord
Old 13 June 2002, 12:20 PM
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Steve in "yet another usual post" shocker

RR - I'm using NTL Cable connecting thgough a Tereyon (sp?) modem.

Matt
Old 13 June 2002, 12:22 PM
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sorry matt

could not resist

roady knows wot i got anyway.
Old 13 June 2002, 12:24 PM
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cable 512k using a router
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Old 13 June 2002, 12:25 PM
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Cable modem direct into PC/MAC

512k upstream Blueyonder broadband.
Old 13 June 2002, 12:39 PM
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i have box thing under the desk and a wire that go's through the wall the under the ground and of up the street.

T
Old 13 June 2002, 12:42 PM
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ISDN Dial-up via an external hardware router
Old 13 June 2002, 12:45 PM
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ADSL using external modem (512k)
Old 13 June 2002, 12:49 PM
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Cable modem 512k direct into PC/MAC
Old 13 June 2002, 01:09 PM
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ADSL Internal PCI USB Modem
Old 13 June 2002, 01:18 PM
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ADSL with frog.
Old 13 June 2002, 01:22 PM
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512k upstream Blueyonder broadband.
Old 13 June 2002, 01:30 PM
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Cellular GSM modem
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ADSL using external modem
Old 13 June 2002, 01:38 PM
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Pipex ADSL With an Asus AAM6000EV Router.
Old 13 June 2002, 02:20 PM
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Eclipse Internet -> ADSL -> Alcatel ST510 router -> hub -> internal network...

...well, that's what's ordered - currently BT Anytime 56K dialup modem
Old 13 June 2002, 02:26 PM
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Cable modem into PC/MAC
512k/128k Blueyonder broadband
Old 13 June 2002, 03:19 PM
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28.8 Modem, shared internally by three machines, one sat in the Corner

[Edited by JackClark - 6/13/2002 3:20:47 PM]
Old 13 June 2002, 03:20 PM
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Heinz backed bean can and a peice of string

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Old 13 June 2002, 03:21 PM
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[img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] like 98% [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] of you have broadband [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]

56K dialup [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] Freeserve Anytime [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]
Old 13 June 2002, 04:23 PM
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Cheers guys for the info so far

keep them coming
Old 13 June 2002, 04:47 PM
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512Kb Broadband for me too.

Wouldn't go near a dial-up modem if my life depended on it. Once you get a taste for the good stuff..........

Stefan
Old 13 June 2002, 04:49 PM
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you guys have some serious home internet connections.

56k modem, Tiscali
Old 13 June 2002, 05:44 PM
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512k NTL Broadband Direct to my machine
NIC to another puter with internet sharing
Old 13 June 2002, 06:03 PM
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ntl cable modem.

ok connection, cr*p customer service
Old 13 June 2002, 10:08 PM
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pipex adsl with usb 'frog' modem
Old 13 June 2002, 10:54 PM
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blueyonder cable modem

2mb download 1mb upload


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