You guys probably get enough of these questions, so I'll try to keep it as simple as possible.
01) Is it easy to share a network connection with just a switch? If this takes more than 3 sentences to explain how then I'll probably settle for a cheap router.
02) Can a router be used as a switch / hub? I already have a 5-port 10/100 switch but just wondering.
03) How does an NIC/DSL card differ from a 10/100 ethernet card or just a 10BaseT ethernet card? Could I just buy an ADSL modem and install it myself?
04) The main question, which DSL provider should I choose based upon DSL Reports? Both @Home and RoadRunner is not available in my neighborhood.
It seems like I should choose DirectLink.net, but don't know whether I should choose the SWBell plan or the Verizon plan.
I'd rather buy a router than pay for 2 static IP's . . .
My take on Verizon:
I might take the bronze annual plan (256/64, $20.58/month) but I'm leaning more towards the enhanced bronze annual plan (768/128, $26.00/month).
Verizon set up fee . . .
With an annual contract, I still have to pay for the line fee right?
Enhanced bronze line fee: $32.50/year
DirectLink activation: $25.00
Verizon activation: $60.00
ADSL modem: $199.00
It also points out that I need an Ethernet 10BaseT network card . . .
My take on SWBell . . .
I've heard bad customer support for SWBell so I don't know . . .
I don't know whether to take the static / dynamic package, I have some uses for static IP but not enough to pay an extra $10/month I suppose.
Also, their deal seems better than Verizon's (theoretical benefit/cost comparison). DynamicDSL annual for $215.00 (1.5m/128k, $17.92/month).
SWB Line fee: $39.00/month
DirectLink activation: $25.00
SWB setup fee: $200.00 (waived with 1 year contract with SW Bell)
ADSL hardware: $198.00 for equipment and labor (ADSL modem, NIC card, splitter, installation, and configuration)
Bottom line:
At first I might go for SWBell, but the line fee is itself $468/year as compared to the Verizon's $32.50/year. This offsets any price advantage SWB may have by having cheaper monthly ISP fees.
In the end, I think Verizon's enhanced bronze annual plan sounds the best. Thanks for reading this much . . .
01) Is it easy to share a network connection with just a switch? If this takes more than 3 sentences to explain how then I'll probably settle for a cheap router.
02) Can a router be used as a switch / hub? I already have a 5-port 10/100 switch but just wondering.
03) How does an NIC/DSL card differ from a 10/100 ethernet card or just a 10BaseT ethernet card? Could I just buy an ADSL modem and install it myself?
04) The main question, which DSL provider should I choose based upon DSL Reports? Both @Home and RoadRunner is not available in my neighborhood.
It seems like I should choose DirectLink.net, but don't know whether I should choose the SWBell plan or the Verizon plan.
I'd rather buy a router than pay for 2 static IP's . . .
My take on Verizon:
I might take the bronze annual plan (256/64, $20.58/month) but I'm leaning more towards the enhanced bronze annual plan (768/128, $26.00/month).
Verizon set up fee . . .
With an annual contract, I still have to pay for the line fee right?
Enhanced bronze line fee: $32.50/year
DirectLink activation: $25.00
Verizon activation: $60.00
ADSL modem: $199.00
It also points out that I need an Ethernet 10BaseT network card . . .
My take on SWBell . . .
I've heard bad customer support for SWBell so I don't know . . .
I don't know whether to take the static / dynamic package, I have some uses for static IP but not enough to pay an extra $10/month I suppose.
Also, their deal seems better than Verizon's (theoretical benefit/cost comparison). DynamicDSL annual for $215.00 (1.5m/128k, $17.92/month).
SWB Line fee: $39.00/month
DirectLink activation: $25.00
SWB setup fee: $200.00 (waived with 1 year contract with SW Bell)
ADSL hardware: $198.00 for equipment and labor (ADSL modem, NIC card, splitter, installation, and configuration)
Bottom line:
At first I might go for SWBell, but the line fee is itself $468/year as compared to the Verizon's $32.50/year. This offsets any price advantage SWB may have by having cheaper monthly ISP fees.
In the end, I think Verizon's enhanced bronze annual plan sounds the best. Thanks for reading this much . . .
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