We
have gathered together the most frequently asked ADSL questions
from our customers. Just click on the following questions for
the answers.
What is ADSL ?
How Does it Work ?
Can I Run Servers ?
Can I Get ADSL In My Area ?
I have a Cable Telephone, can I receive
service?
Do I need to change any settings to make
the most of ADSL?
Asymmetric
Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) is a technology that allows a fixed,
high-speed, digital connection via ZIBNUS network to Telstra's
network to run on a standard analogue phone line. The installation
of ADSL equipment in both the telephone exchange and on your premises
converts the copper pairs into a permanent high-speed digital
connection to the Internet.
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ADSL operates
over a standard telephone line. The signal is carried by two DSL
modems, one at the user end and one in the local exchange. The
modems operate outside the range utilized by the voice calls and
can offer much higher data rates than existing voice modems..
A 'splitter'
(which is a filter), separates the telephony signal from the DSL
signal, one at the user end and one at the exchange end. This
means that telephone calls can be made at the same time that data
is being sent or received. Ultimately ADSL 'squeezes' more capacity
out of a phone line without interfering with your normal telephone
services.
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Yes, although
if you intend those servers to be accessible from the Internet,
you must not choose any of the NAT Ethernet products, as the configuration
of the router on these services does not allow specific ports
to be utilised externally.
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| Can
I Get ADSL In My Area ? |
In order
to apply for ADSL, you must first check that your telephone line
and exchange can support ADSL. To do this, simply e-mail us at
admin@zibnus-internet.com.
You can also
use the map below as a rough guideline.
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| I
have a Cable Telephone, can I receive service? |
No. Service
is currently only available over a Telstra exchange line.
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| Do
I need to change any settings to make the most of ADSL? |
You do not
need to change any particular settings. However, you may find
that your computer's current configuration is not optimal for
ADSL and changing some settings will improve performance. Although
we cannot offer specific advice on the variety of platforms that
you may be using, we have found http://cable-dsl.home.att.net/
to be a useful source for general ADSL information. This includes
details of how to "tweak" your computer to maximise performance
with ADSL.
Please note
that any advice followed is at your own risk.
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