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| 188941 | 2003-11-03 23:12:00 | I'm about to change to broadband, am at present using Ihug satelite. 1. how is broadband charged? are you incuring cost while the computer is on, even if you are not activly doing anything on the net? 2. If I buy an ADSL Router, like Dynalink RTA 210, can I then connect 2 computers to it, and do I need any other hardware. 3. Xtra and Ihug seem to charge pretty much the same, what other options are there? 4. is is correct that on some plans only the download is via ADSL, and uploads are still via modem. Confused |
Vibeke (2126) | ||
| 188942 | 2003-11-03 23:31:00 | > 1. how is broadband charged? are you incuring cost > while the computer is on, even if you are not activly > doing anything on the net? Technically you are only creating traffic when using the internet. I note that my router, which is connected 24/7, shows periodic activity when all PCs are off. Any "heartbeat" type traffic *should* be minimal though. If its a worry, turn the router off. Most plans include a set amount of traffic in the monthly charge and you pay per MB after that. > 2. If I buy an ADSL Router, like Dynalink RTA 210, > can I then connect 2 computers to it, and do I need > any other hardware. The RTA 210 needs to connect to an ethernet hub or switch, and all your PCs can share it. You need network adapters in each PC, network (ethernet) cables and a hub or switch with enough ports for everything to plug into. > 3. Xtra and Ihug seem to charge pretty much the same, > what other options are there? Try Orcon. They seem a little cheaper on some plans. > 4. is is correct that on some plans only the download > is via ADSL, and uploads are still via modem. Only on Ihug Satellite as far as I know. |
godfather (25) | ||
| 188943 | 2003-11-03 23:47:00 | well i dont think anything else needs to be said godfather seems to have summed up rather well :) | Budda (2736) | ||
| 188944 | 2003-11-04 00:20:00 | one small thing i have noticed tho......most people have the low speed adsl eg jetstart @ 128k or even the new 256k plans. howeverthis is still far slower than ihugs sat connection. seeing as you already have the gear i wonder if its possible for ihugs vpn sat connection to work over the adsl connection. it would be real handy for those odd times you want high speed download. | tweak'e (174) | ||
| 188945 | 2003-11-04 01:14:00 | Talking about Ihug I saw somewhere that they were looking at both ways using the sat don't know but may be worth a look. you could always try woosh I like it but you have to be in range. |
roben (3835) | ||
| 188946 | 2003-11-06 10:51:00 | I am with "Slingshot Jetbuster". This is a combination of "Jetstart" & "Slipstream Xcellerator". This effectively doubles the speed of the "Jetstart" and is very good. |
Mzee (158) | ||
| 188947 | 2003-11-06 11:14:00 | Telstra Clear/Pradise are bringing out new adsl plans (based on access to the local loop, not via Telecom, I guess) 2MBit downstream and 256KBit up. Supposed to be between now and the end of the year. No pricing yet. Cheers Murray P |
Murray P (44) | ||
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