What is a dsl modem?

[kite]

I know it makes it goes faster but where could i get one of these and how much does it work.

Could i use it if i have a 56K modem already.

[daveleau]

First, the best way to find out about dsl is to go here: www.dslreports.com (http://www.dslreports.com)

DSL (digital subscriber line) is a form of broadband internet. Its speeds are much faster than 56K IF you are within a certain distance from an ISP's node. DSL is not available in all areas. On the url above you can find out if DSL is available in your area. If it is, modems are usually provided by the ISP. You can't just go out and buy a DSL modem and have the faster access. You have to have an ISP set up th service for you.
Dave

[Sixpac]

These DSL modems aren't really modems at all. They are really just broadband Internet Routers. (same as the @home modems.. um Routers).

[King_Kooba_Fantastique]

I have DSL and it kicks azz !!.

KKF.

[DVNT1]

Sixpac, for what's if worth, I don't believe cable/dls modems should be considered broadband routers. Broadband routers are a different product with different goals.
Routers connect different networks, modems extend the network.

[wyvrn]

But he is right in that dsl modems do not modulate and demodulate the signal. They really are closer to a bridge than a router, right?

Or do they get their own internal ip address?

[This message has been edited by wyvrn (edited 01-19-2001).]

[DVNT1]

Or do they get their own internal ip address?

Yes, all the broadband routers I'm aware of have an LAN IP and WAN IP. Of course some bridges do too, but the bridge IP is within the same network and only use for administration (IMO), not as a gateway.


They really are closer to a bridge than a router, right?

Sounds closer to me.