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Multiple Broadband Connections at Home?

Posted by Cliff on from the hardware-bonding-solutions dept.

Another Web Monkey asks: "I am a typical geek. After working all day on the computer, I come home and get right back on the internet. But unlike my corporate office, I don't have multiple internet connections. I know there are others not happy with a single DSL/Cable connection, but can't afford T1's. Some dual broadband routers are starting to appear on the market. I want to know what others are doing to satisfy, even if temporarily, their cravings for faster connections at home? Has anyone tried these routers, or have another solution?"

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  1. DSL can be faster by mnmn · · Score: 2, Interesting


    The usual home connection is 1.2mbps down and 256k upload. Ive see SDSL thats 3.2 mbps up and 3.2 mbps download. Since this is theoretically faster than a T1 and cheap for not requiring a local loop + CSU/DSU, I'll say its worth the geek's craving. A T1 last time i checked was about $600 per month. This should be that price too but it gives more speed.

    By simply getting a better upload speed, you'll notice a difference and major improvement.. eg 1.2/512 vs 1.2/128.

    Thirdly.. just remember the time when 9600 bytes per second was good.. and cherish this connection. Remember when 14.4 modem was awesome?Remember the first time popping in windows 3.1 into the comp with a pile of floppies?? Take it from me man, leave the p2p crap alone, download stable versions instead of nightly snapshots and put your focus on your linux box.

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  2. Another solution... by Per+Wigren · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Move to Sweden. Get 10 megabit full duplex, uncapped, for $35/month.

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