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Switch from cable to DSL what is important to keep in mind?
Hi y'all :)
I intend to switch my service provider from Cable (Time Warner) to DSL (probably Verizon) So far I never had DSL...went decades ago from dial up straight to cable. Now I need help from people who are more knowledgeable than me in that area.
My actual setup is as follows: Motorola cable modem ==> Cisco wireless router ==> Computer(s)
Basically I understand that I simply unhook the cable modem and replace it with a DSL modem
Is there anything else that would need to be changed/switched/altered?
Now please tell me if I got this right:
The highest speed obtainable largely depends on the distance and quality of the phone line between the node and my house (thus being beyond my control)
Which means even if I purchase a "better" package I won't get a faster access.
To avoid monthly rental fees I probably go out and buy a DSL Modem.
Is there anything to pay closer attention to, do they all work on the same lines or are there different models for those different "Speed-packages" ?
Any suggestions as of what brand/model would be favorable?
Can you think of anything else important I might have overlooked?
I don't want to act in a rush only to find out later on that I messed up and went about it the wrong way (Right now I'm really ticked off about those TW clowns who have a monopoly on cable here in the NW and I'm known to act irrationally when in a state like I am in now
So you see I need all the help I could get
Thank you in advance
-DG